Black Widow Spider: Identification, Habitat, and Safety Tips #1665612 (License: Personal Use)

This image shows a mature female black widow spider (Latrodectus mactans), notable for its glossy black carapace and elongated, spindly legs. Though the iconic red hourglass marking is not visible from this dorsal view, the species’ robust abdomen and leg proportions are distinctive. Black widows are nocturnal predators that build irregular, tangled webs in sheltered outdoor or indoor locations.

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