One of those magical mysteries seen when hiking in certain well-drained scrubs in Central Florida. Look, don't touch. #redwidowspider #scrubpalmetto #floridascrub #arachnids #naturesky

Day 3: Widows: We are familiar with Black Widows, but the Red Widow spider (Latrodectus bishopi) rarely has contact with people. It is a threatened species, living in the sand pines of southern Florida. #bekindtospidersweek #bekindtospidersweek2024 #redwidowspider #arthistoryscienceandmystery