Black widow spider
This is a black widow spider. Note the red "hour glass" on the abdomen. The bite of the black widow can produce severe symptoms but is seldom fatal, except in young children and older adults. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)
Review Date: 02/17/2009
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW,
David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Eric Perez, MD, Department of
Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York,
NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (10/17/2008).
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