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Latrodectus mactans |
Southern Black Widow |
This spider is glossy black with an hourglass shape on the abdomen. This is the most wide spread widow in Florida. |
Commonly found outdoors in protected places, such as under rocks, boards and in and around old buildings. |
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Latrodectus Bishopi |
Red Widow |
This species has a black abdomen and reddish-orange head, thorax and legs. This spider lacks a complete hourglass on the abdomen. |
Commonly found in sandpine scrub habitats in central and southeast Florida. |
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Lactrodectus Geometricus |
Brown Widow |
This spider varies in color from light brown to black. The underside has a red and yellow hourglass. |
Commonly found south of Daytona Beach along the coast, and makes its web on buildings and well lighted areas. |
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Loxosceles Reclusa |
Brown Recluse |
This species is not established in Florida. It is recognized by the disticntive dark violin-shaped mark located on the head and thorax. They are 1/4″ to 1/2″ long. |
Commonly found in arms and legs of garments left hanging for some time or beds that have been unoccupied for long periods of time. |