Immature Western Black Widow

Subject:  Dont know who to report this to Geographic location of the bug:  Las vegas nevada Date: 06/07/2019 Time: 05:39 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Possibly an Australian redback. We have found. Brown and black widows brown recluses and I think we counted six out of the top 10 deadly spiders that are … Read more

Immature Black Widow

Subject:  spider Geographic location of the bug:  forestville California 95436 Date: 01/01/2019 Time: 01:16 AM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Found this in my sons sandbox very pretty just wondering what it is. How you want your letter signed:  Hannah Dear Hannah, This appears to be an immature, female Black Widow which is pictured … Read more

Whip Spider from Peru

Subject:  Strange-Looking Spider Geographic location of the bug:  Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Regional Conservation Area, Loreto, Peru Date: 06/15/2018 Time: 10:51 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Hello- I was in Peru last month and found this unique-looking spider in my canoe. It is definitely a spider, as it used a silk dropline and had its … Read more

Brown Widow Egg Sacs

Subject:  What’s in my web? Geographic location of the bug:  Camarillo, Ca near succulents Date: 05/07/2018 Time: 07:53 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Dear Bugman, I was outdoors enjoying some fresh air and succulents  and noticed a pretty substantial spider web plus these very interesting white spiky spheres. I’m wondering if you can … Read more

Immature, female Northern Black Widow

Subject:  Is this a black widow? Geographic location of the bug:  Northern Michigan Date: 10/21/2017 Time: 02:29 PM EDT Found this creature inside my home 10/21/2017.  Is this an immature female black widow? It had the red spots on the back and some on the abdomen. We also found this one the the porch in … Read more