Latrodectus mactans
(Southern Black Widow)

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Picture of Latrodectus mactans (Southern Black Widow) - Female - Ventral
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Arcticwolf115

HI there the spider in your photo is a black widow.

Jayjp

Agree black widow

BugmanDan

Hi.this is a female southern black widow, Latrodectus mactans.
https://bugguide.net/node/view/26336/bgimage
These spiders are a medically significant sort, try to avoid contact.
Welcome to the site.

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