A spider with a white body and red spots on its back may be an orb weaver. These come in many different color variations and are found throughout much of the world, including the UK.
It sounds like you may have encountered a jumping spider. Jumping spiders are known for their small size and ability to leap short distances. Their distinctive markings can include white spots on a black body. They are harmless to humans and are considered beneficial because they help control insect populations.
It could be a Phidippus audax. I live in Dallas and just terminated one in my bedroom on orders from my wife. I didn't know what kind it was but did a search on the web. Google that name and see if the pics match your spider.
A black spotted yellow spider that just ate a gumball.
The spider you are describing could possibly be the gray cross spider (Larinioides sclopetarius). This spider is commonly found in wooded areas in Michigan and has a white spot on its back. It is known for its hairy body and is relatively harmless to humans.
I think I may have seen a similar spider today. The "butt" of the spider was quite large, burnt orange color with white spots on the top. I have never seen the spider before but I think I found a picture of it online. I haven't found the name of it yet. I'll let you know when I find out what it was. I may have found the spider you saw. The one I saw is called a shamrock orb weaver. Check out the pic on spiderzrule.com under the link Common US Spiders on the home page.
A brown spider with white spots typically has a brown body with distinct white markings or spots on its abdomen. These white spots can vary in size and pattern, but they are a key characteristic that sets this type of spider apart from others.
the yellow snouted gecko does not have white spots on the back of its body
It sounds like you may have encountered a jumping spider. Jumping spiders are known for their small size and ability to leap short distances. Their distinctive markings can include white spots on a black body. They are harmless to humans and are considered beneficial because they help control insect populations.
There are many different kinds of spiders that are brown with white spots. To properly identify them, it helps to determine if the spots are in any particular pattern, the overall body shape of the spider, and where it is living. Such a spider may be a sic-spotted fishing spider, a bold jumping spider, or an orb-weaving garden spider.
a tarantula!
The spider with a big white body is likely a white orb-weaver spider.
If you have white spots on your body, maybe you should see a doctor.
Argiope aurantia Lucas - yellow garden spider
The spider you are describing is likely a species of jumping spider called the Regal Jumping Spider (Phidippus regius). They are known for their distinctive black body with white spots and bright orange front legs. They are harmless to humans and are active hunters that rely on their excellent eyesight to catch prey.
A small brown spider with a white back may have distinctive markings that set it apart from other spiders. These markings could include a white stripe or pattern on its back, which contrasts with its brown body. This feature helps to identify and distinguish this particular spider species from others.
Well they can't have spots like round spots, but there can be patches of white on they' re body
black widow No this isn't a black widow...their red or orange markings are on the spiders belly since Black widows hang under their webs. The best guess is a jumping spider if the markings are visible when the spider is walking around. The Australian Redback Widow is the exception to the rule, it's markings as it's name implies on on the back.