Latrodectus Mactans

[AngelDeVille]

Some recent posts inspired me to grab a deli cup and head outside... They are just so plentiful here, I didn’t consider capturing one.

I found this one behind the garage, with another about 1’ away.

She has already taken down a dubia nymph, and has started webbing.

 

[Joogvanhedel]

Nice, i wish they live in my garden

 

[AngelDeVille]

Nice, i wish they live in my garden

They are like flies out here.

Latrodectus hesperus Is probably the better name.

 

[dangerforceidle]

They are like flies out here.

Latrodectus hesperus Is probably the better name.

I would just state Latrodectus sp. You are in range for both L. mactans and L. hesperus, and I don't think you can tell for sure what you have without a microscope and an identification key. The "broken" hourglass is not diagnostic, as all widow species can have this characteristic.

 

[AngelDeVille]

I would just state Latrodectus sp. You are in range for both L. mactans and L. hesperus, and I don't think you can tell for sure what you without a microscope and an identification key. The "broken" hourglass is not diagnostic, as all widow species can have this characteristic.

Ahh so that's how that works!

If anybody wants one let me know!