Jumping spider
it is an argiope aurantia spider it could be dangerous if it were a banna spider or its not dangerous if it were a garden spider
the yellow sac spider
The name "Black Widow" comes from the spider killing their mate, plus they are black with a red or yellow hourglass.
Orb Weaver
'Black-and-yellow argiope' or 'Black-and-yellow garden spider' may be among the most familiar of the common names for Argiope aurantia. The spider is native to all of the states in the United States of America except for Alaska. It also may be found among the shrubs of Central America, Mexico and the southern parts of Canada along the U.S. border.Other common names include 'banana spider', 'corn spider' and 'writing spider'.
Is it a smiley face crab spider? I usually go to www.bugguide.net for my bug questions. Just type yellow spider in the search and look through the pictures. Sounds like a garden spider. Non poisionous and has a zig zag white mark in its web.
It can be hard to remember the scientific name of living creatures. The scientific name of a Chile black spider is Grammostola pulchripes.
The Black Widow spider's scientific name is Latrodectus Hesperus. That means western Black Widow spider.
It sounds like you may be describing a black widow spider. Black widows are shiny black with a red hourglass shape on their abdomen. They are venomous and can be found in dark, secluded areas in and around homes. If you suspect you have black widows in your home, it's best to contact a pest control professional for safe removal.
I am thinking you are talking about a :banana spider: not sure what the scientific name is!
The spider you are referring to is likely the black widow spider, scientifically known as Latrodectus hesperus. This venomous spider is identified by its distinctive markings: a shiny black body with a red or orange hourglass shape on its abdomen. In San Diego, it is important to be cautious around these spiders as their bites can be harmful to humans.
As far as the "black-handed" part of the name is concerned, they were named that way because they have black hands. The "spider" part of their name comes from their incredibly long limbs and tail. They are rather reminiscent of a spider.