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Southern Black Widow Spider (female)

Latrodectus mactans

Photo by gatorfellows
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Description:

Large spider about 1.5 in or 3.8 cm. Shiny black with distinctive red mark on belly

Habitat:

Came out when I moved the ceramic pot in the garden.

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Latrodectus mactans

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PublishedOctober 10, 2014

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