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L. geometricus male - Latrodectus geometricus - male
Copyright © 2008 Sid Shakal

L. geometricus male - Latrodectus geometricus - Male
Hurlburt Field, FL, Okaloosa County, Florida, USA
Size: body ~2.7mm w/o pedipalps
Caught this guy in the home web of a pretty female who was hanging out in her hunting web a few feet below. Image obtained through scanning, taking much care not to squish him in the process. I'm pretty sure his leg was already missing when I caught him.

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Contributed by Sid Shakal on 10 October, 2008 - 2:50pm

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