Latrodectus mactans
(Southern Black Widow)

Comments & ID Thoughts

I was told that this is a black widow. Hoping to get confirmation of that.

• Submitted by: 
  
  ghunter7h
• Submitted: Jul 9, 2025
• Photographed: Jul 9, 2025
• Spider: Latrodectus mactans (Southern Black Widow)
• Location: Bridgeport, New Jersey, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
• Found in web?: No
• Attributes: