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Violin spider ? - Latrodectus hesperus
Copyright © 2007 Beth Sands

Violin spider ? - Latrodectus hesperus
Manteca, San joaquin County, California, USA
July 1, 2007
Size: 3/4"
I saw this rather skinny spider in my house on the wall . It looks like a dangerous spider but it's fangs were small . My husband thinks that it could be a violin spider , is it poisionous ? It is the first time that I have seen a spider like this with such an interesting pattern . I would appreciate any help in identification as I have kids and a nosy dog , thanks , sincerely Beth ..... the shutterbug
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Contributed by Beth Sands on 11 August, 2007 - 2:35pm
Last updated 29 August, 2007 - 7:51pm

Not a brown recluse (violin spider)
This looks like a male western black widow (latrodectus hesperus).
… Don Cadle, 11 August, 2007 - 6:39pm login or register to post comments

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