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Western Black Widow

Latrodectus hesperus

Description:

A dime sized spider, without the legs. Black with lighter joints on the legs, and a red hourglass on the stomach.

Habitat:

Under a rock.

Notes:

Poisonous! Don't mess with it.

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2 Comments

Steven Sheppard
Steven Sheppard 11 years ago

Yes, they are. It took me some time to realize that though.

JonathanReimann
JonathanReimann 11 years ago

Spiders are neat!

Steven Sheppard
Spotted by
Steven Sheppard

El Segundo, California, USA

Spotted on Mar 21, 2013
Submitted on Mar 21, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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