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juvinille black widow? - Latrodectus hesperus - female
Copyright © 2010 Michelle McCullough

juvinille black widow? - Latrodectus hesperus - Female
Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, California, USA
August 15, 2010
Size: 1/2"

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juvinille black widow? - Latrodectus hesperus - female juvinille black widow? - Latrodectus hesperus - female
Contributed by Michelle McCullough on 16 August, 2010 - 1:54am
Last updated 16 August, 2010 - 9:44pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Lynette Elliott, 16 August, 2010 - 9:44pm

Black Widow
I think it's Latrodectus hesperus - Western Black Widow.
… Lynette Elliott, 16 August, 2010 - 9:33am

 
Thank you for the ID.
I think you are right! I never knew about all the colors they go through when they are young...I almost thought I was on to something new! lol They sure are beautiful! thanks again-
m.
… Michelle McCullough, 16 August, 2010 - 7:39pm

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