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Latrodectus mactans
A highly venomous spider with black and red markings of the female. The distinctive hourglass pattern can be seen on the female's abdomen. Their web is an irregular mesh.
Houses, fields, etc. under stones, logs, barns, etc.
Thank you LarsKorb! I'll have to keep my distance if I see it again
Spotted on Oct 21, 2011
Submitted on Feb 21, 2012
