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Steatoda
(False Widows)

Picture ID 42280

Picture of Steatoda (False Widows) - Dorsal

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First time I have seen one of these outside under a potting soil bag. False Black Widow?

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chithead
Submitted: Oct 4, 2018
Photographed: Oct 4, 2018
Spider: Steatoda (False Widows)
Location: Thurmont , Maryland, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Under rock, log, or debris
Found in web?: No
Attributes: Dorsal

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October 4, 2018 5:18 pm

Yes, this looks like a Steatoda (False Black Widow). Thinking S. borealis but not certain from this image.

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