Arachnids of North Carolina
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Latrodectus geometricus - Brown widow

Taxonomy
Order: ARANEAEInfraorder: AraneomorphaeFamily: Theridiidae                                                                                 
Identification
Online Description/Photos: BugGuide Google, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, GBIF
Distribution in North Carolina
Comments: Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County
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Adult phenology:
 High Mountains (HM) ≥ 4,000 ft.
 Low Mountains (LM) < 4,000 ft.
 Piedmont (Pd)
 Coastal Plain (CP)

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Photo Gallery for Latrodectus geometricus - Brown widow

Recorded by: R. Newman
Carteret Co.
Comment: FOMA		Recorded by: R. Newman
Carteret Co.
Comment: FOMA
Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn
New Hanover Co.
Comment: Display case in front of bathroom, under roof eaves. 20 egg saces, several adult males and females in silk retreats.		Recorded by: Brian Bockhahn
New Hanover Co.
Comment: Display case in front of bathroom, under roof eaves. 20 egg saces, several adult males and females in silk retreats.