Latrodectus hesperus  (Western Black Widow)

Photo of Latrodectus hesperus by Bryan Kelly-McArthur

© Bryan Kelly-McArthur (Photo ID #101476)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location West Kelowna BC
Photographer Bryan Kelly-McArthur
Habitat vegetable garden
Photo Date June 03, 2017
Upload Date June 17, 2017
Elevation (m) 484
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Photo ID # 101476
Comments immature female spider arrived in Moberly BC pre winter on garden produce from West Kelowna. Kept as study subject and released in Vernon area post winter. Spider moulted twice in captivity. Image shows mature female