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Latrodectus geometricus
(Brown Widow Spider)

Picture ID 199354

Picture of Latrodectus geometricus (Brown Widow Spider) - Lateral,In Retreat

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Looks like a brown Widow kicked out the black.. I’ve seen both in that spot before..

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TangledWeb

Brown Widows are an introduced species and they may become a threat to the native Black Widows. Looks like she has been eating well. The webbing is interesting.

TangledWeb

Summerville, SC is an awesome place to hunt insects, spiders, and wildflowers! I had a lot of fun hiking and taking photos there.

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