A zebra spider is a jumping spider that is black, furry, and white-striped.
Specifically, the spider in question (Salticus scenius) belongs to the jumping (Salticidae family) part of the arachnid class within the animal kingdom. Females and males can be less than ¼ inch (6.35 millimeters) in length and width. They have no problems living in and near human-inhabited places and structures.
I just caught a spider that matches this description. After looking online, I think it may be a jumping spider from the family Salticidae. I believe that spider is Phidippus Audax a.k.a the Bold Jumping Spider.
A spider with a black, furry belly is likely to be wolf spider. These spiders often have hair all over, but it can be more noticeable on the belly.
a garden spider
Sounds like it might be what is called a"Daring Jumping Spider."
Jumping spiders. White dot indicates it is harmless.
It is a jumping spider. Check the links http://bugguide.net/node/view/26008/bgpage http://bugguide.net/node/view/3722.
I believe it is a Jumping Spider (Family Salticidae). I just saw one on my porch and looked it up. I found a good picture on www.whatsthatbug.com/spiders4.html. I think I found an even closer likeness here: http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/common_spiders.pdf
I think it's actually called the black & yellow garden spider.
Northern Black Widow, and it is most likely poisonous.
It sounds like the harmless "Daring jumping spider," Phidippus audax, which is commonly found all over the United States. This small spider is black and furry with a couple white spots on its back. Four of it's anterior eyes are very large and you should be able to see them without a magnifying glass. The spider also has emerald green pedipalps. Without a location it's very hard to tell exactly what it could be. If the spider is not furry at all, I suggest staying away from it if you live in a tropical area as it could be poisonous.
A spider monkey has furry skin.
A spider monkey has furry skin.