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Redback Spider

Latrodectus Hasseltii

The white markings on her abdomen indicate her age and are shed molt by molt. She was discovered with a leg missing and is a medium sized specimen at about 10mm

Apparently a female with the red markings on her belly is not unheard of although this is the first I have seen. She is also larger than normal.

Male Red-Backs are said to be small and difficult to find. I will add one when I find and photograph one.