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Latrodectus hesperis, Western Black Widow - Latrodectus hesperus - male
Copyright © 2003 Kerry S. Matz

Latrodectus hesperis, Western Black Widow - Latrodectus hesperus - Male
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
September 10, 2003
A frontal shot, this was one of the most cooperative spiders to photograph, a slight puff of air would cause it to freeze. Long enough for about 5 macro shots, before having to repeat the process.

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Latrodectus hesperis, Western Black Widow - Latrodectus hesperus - male Latrodectus hesperis, Western Black Widow - Latrodectus hesperus - male Latrodectus hesperis, Western Black Widow - Latrodectus hesperus - male
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Contributed by Kerry S. Matz on 17 March, 2005 - 7:08pm
Last updated 31 July, 2005 - 4:42pm

Wow!
These are awesome photos.
… Lynette Schimming, 18 March, 2005 - 6:09am login or register to post comments

 
Awesome.
Technology (i.e. Canon=$$) and a cooperative subject take credit. What is awesome is this site, the potential of such a well crafted research tool is amazing.
… Kerry S. Matz, 19 March, 2005 - 11:08am login or register to post comments

 
Yes
The site is awesome too, of course. :) Technology is also wonderful...I am soon to receive my new Canon Rebel XT!!! :)
… Lynette Schimming, 19 March, 2005 - 11:29am login or register to post comments

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