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Spider #08-14 - Latrodectus hesperus
Copyright © 2009 Robert L. Pearson

Spider #08-14 - Latrodectus hesperus
Skull Valley, (WSW of Prescott 10 miles), Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
May 7, 2008
Attracted to light at night near corner of house.
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Contributed by Robert L. Pearson on 14 March, 2009 - 10:52pm
Last updated 15 March, 2009 - 12:29am

Male widow.
This is a male Latrodectus hesperus.
… Eric R. Eaton, 14 March, 2009 - 11:28pm login or register to post comments

 
male Latrodectus hesperus
Thanks Eric. "By George, I think I've got it" Western Widow's their spouse & their young!
… Robert L. Pearson, 15 March, 2009 - 12:30am login or register to post comments

Hi Robert
Check this out: .
… David Moll, 14 March, 2009 - 11:03pm login or register to post comments

 
Adult male Blk Widow- Thanks David. Greeting neighbor!
We sure have a lot of these down here Dave. Makes my wife uncomfortable when they are housekeeping in the garage in plain sight.
… Robert L. Pearson, 15 March, 2009 - 12:33am login or register to post comments

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