I think today it got to 108 degrees, soooo I waited for a while to get out to a park to look for some critters. :) Stopped by my local park: Cobblestone Trails Park!
Not very common but we usually see a few in spring. First one this year.
Passing through backyard
About 3 feet long
Four were seen in a California pepper tree eating the berries
females
About 35 females present
Santa Clara Valley Water District Headquarters, Santa Clara County, CA, 2022-09-27
Agnews Historic Park, Santa Clara County, CA, 2022-10-01
I’d love to know what she’s eating. Exuvia, male black widow, or another unfortunate spider?