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Description:

black spider.. fat.. with red markings on its abdomen

1 Species ID Suggestions

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 10 years ago
Black Widow Spider
Latrodectus Latrodectus


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2 Comments

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 10 years ago

I agree with Gerardo, it looks like a black widow. The females often have red spots on the dorsal side of their abdomen as do some of the young. I believe they are found in Maryland, so it would make sense.

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 10 years ago

Looks like a black widow spider !

slmillard123
Spotted by
slmillard123

Maryland, USA

Spotted on Jun 4, 2013
Submitted on Jun 4, 2013

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