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Southern Black Widow

Latrodectus mactans

Description:

Black body with red spot on underside of abdomen

Habitat:

Under a rock

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2 Comments

derek.w.cain
derek.w.cain 11 years ago

Thanks, J!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Latrodectus sp., most likely L. mactans due to the absence of red dots on the dorsal side of the abdomen of the spider.

derek.w.cain
Spotted by
derek.w.cain

Durham, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Apr 21, 2013
Submitted on Apr 21, 2013

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