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Western Black Widow (Latrodectus hesperus)
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Copyright © 2013
Jonathan W. Quist
Unknown large spider -
Latrodectus hesperus
Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA
February 27, 2013
Size: 1 cm
If I understand correctly, you do not measure the spider with its legs. This beast was found indoors; I've never seen a similar thing to it! Any help would be appreciated.
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Contributed by
Jonathan W. Quist
on 10 March, 2013 - 11:39pm
Last updated 29 August, 2013 - 3:39pm
Moved
Moved from
Widow Spiders
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Laura P.
, 29 August, 2013 - 3:39pm
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Someone who specializes in Latrodectus will eventually see your image here and either confirm or correct my ID.
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Laura P.
, 11 March, 2013 - 1:57am
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Thank you.
It was oddly shaped but I do see quite a few Black Widows around the house. This was the largest by far; I'm guessing a female. I know very little about spiders so even this simple ID goes a ways.
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Jonathan W. Quist
, 11 March, 2013 - 4:46pm
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Black Widow
I think this is a Black Widow (Latrodectus hesperus), it does have an unusual look to it. Be careful with it.
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Laura P.
, 11 March, 2013 - 1:56am
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yep, laura is correct!
yep, laura is correct!
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widowman10
, 29 August, 2013 - 3:24pm
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