ID#: 20858
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This image depicted a ventral view of a female, Latrodectus tredecimguttatus, or Mediterranean black widow spider, formerly Latrodectus mactans subsp. tredecimguttatus, with her black cephalothorax, legs and abdomen, which was adorned with thirteen orange spots (see PHIL 20851). This specimen was seated motionlessly atop her web, as she was awaiting prey.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Dr. H.W. Levi
Creation Date: 1966
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