It can be hard to tell what kind of a spider you are looking at that has a red head and back and black and white striped legs, since the body type is also an important factor. Chances are that it is a red-headed jumping spider, which can cause a somewhat painful bite but is not otherwise dangerous to humans.
an indonesian ondrius (very rare)
The spider you are referring to is likely the marbled orb-weaver spider (Araneus marmoreus). This spider is known for its bright orange coloration with black spots or diamonds on its back. It is a common sight in many regions, including Texas.
The spider with a black line on its back is commonly known as the black widow spider.
Yes, the black spider with an orange dot on its back is likely a black widow spider, which is venomous.
The spider you are describing is likely the black widow spider. It is known for its shiny black body with a red hourglass-shaped marking on its abdomen. This spider is venomous and can be found in various parts of the world.
The spider with two black stripes on its back is commonly known as the zebra spider.
It could be a black widow spider if it is small and thin-legged with a shiny round black abdomen and red markings under it. If it's fuzzy with a red spot on it's back, and the front part of the body is more-or-less the same size as back part, then it's a black jumping spider.
The distinguishing feature of a spider with a black back is its dark-colored dorsal side.
No. The black widow is a shiny black with a bright red hour glass shape on its back.
It isn't a spider at all. It is an insect masquerading as a spider. I live in Tennessee and on June 19 encountered one on my porch. I killed it and the "body" fell off. On further inspection I found it only had 6 legs.
The spider you are referring to is likely the black widow spider. The female black widow has a distinct red hourglass shape or white crescent on its abdomen. They are known for their venomous bite, so caution should be taken when encountering them.
Could be the arrowhead spider.