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Latrodectus mactans
Black Widows are highly venomous spiders. Females are shiny and black with a very large, rounded abdomen. They have a red hourglass shape on the underside of the abdomen.
This spider was found in her web between a trashcan and a sidewalk.
Spotted on Aug 28, 2010
Submitted on Oct 8, 2012
2 Comments
You might find this surprising!!
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/148...
Although I know they aren't agressive, and won't bite unless you mess with them, they still give me the heebie jeebies. And their webs are a pain in the butt to sweep. They are messy and very very strong! I've got lots of them that live in my garage, unfortunately.... :(