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Unknown spider - Latrodectus
Copyright © 2013 Scot Radowski

Unknown spider - Latrodectus
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
May 16, 2013
Size: 9-10mm
I tried to find this beauty in the guide, without success. It resembles a long-jawed orb weaver in shape, but the face doesn't look right. I apologize for the image quality, my phone's camera isn't all that good. This appears to be a male.
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Contributed by Scot Radowski on 16 May, 2013 - 9:03am
Last updated 16 May, 2013 - 8:21pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Laura P., 16 May, 2013 - 8:21pm login or register to post comments

male black widow
Latrodectus variolus, L. mactans also occurs in Maryland
… wolfpacksved, 16 May, 2013 - 9:07am login or register to post comments

 
agreed
agreed
… widowman10, 29 August, 2013 - 3:26pm login or register to post comments

 
Interesting.
Hadn't even thought to look at the widows. But certainly looks the part.
… Scot Radowski, 16 May, 2013 - 9:11am login or register to post comments

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