Latrodectus hesperus
(Western Black Widow)

Comments & ID Thoughts

What spider is this? Is it dangerous? Theres a few hanging around my banana tree

• Submitted by: 
  
  shaolen
• Submitted: Jun 3, 2018
• Photographed: Jun 3, 2018
• Spider: Latrodectus hesperus (Western Black Widow)
• Sex: 
  
  Male,
• Location: San Tan Valley/Phoenix, Arizona, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers),Desert area
• Found in web?: Yes
• Attributes: Dorsal