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Black Widow Spider

Latrodectus

Photo by Ross D.
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A type of spider known to be dangerous around humans and organisms because of its venom. This is spider is about average size, has a red hour glass on its abdomen, and is mostly black.

Habitat:

The spider rests on a web, feeding off of prey. Their webs can be found on or connected to trees or other plants.

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