This picture shows the big difference between male and female black widow arachnid.

As the picture shows, the male black widow spider is about 1/3 size of its mate. In comparison, it has longer thinner legs, and its body has a much tube like shape. It does not have the red hourglass "onboard", but instead has a tiny red spot under his abdomen, almost invisible.
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