Black Widow Spider
Latrodectus mactans
Insects and ArachnidsConservation: Not Evaluated
The southern black widow is a glossy black spider with a red hourglass marking. It spins tangled webs low to the ground in garages, sheds and woodpiles. Bites are rare and occur mostly when it's pressed against skin.
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