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Southern Black Widow Spider

Latrodectus mactans

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Field Notes

Description:

A highly venomous spider with black and red markings of the female. The distinctive hourglass pattern can be seen on the female's abdomen. Their web is an irregular mesh.

Habitat:

Houses, fields, etc. under stones, logs, barns, etc.

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Latrodectus mactans

Species ID Suggestions

Southern Black Widow

Latrodectus mactans

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LarsKorb
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LarsKorb
Yep, and don't try the Steve Irvine thingy - better don't pcik 'em up ;)

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Mission
International Spider Survey
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 21, 2012

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