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False Black Widow

Steatoda grossa

Spotting Image 1

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ZackSaavedra
ZackSaavedra 9 years ago
False Black Widow
Steatoda grossa Species Steatoda grossa - False Black Widow - BugGuide.Net


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RachelSorin
RachelSorin 9 years ago

Thank you!

ZackSaavedra
ZackSaavedra 9 years ago

I'm not sure why Desmond is suggesting this is Steatoda paykulliana. That is a European species and this picture was clearly taken in California, so his ID is totally wrong. This is an adult male Steatoda grossa.

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RachelSorin
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RachelSorin

California, USA

Spotted on Mar 19, 2015
Submitted on Mar 25, 2015

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