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.
The spiders you are referring to are black widows, known for their distinctive black coloration with a red hourglass shape on their underside. They are venomous and found in various parts of the world.
The black spider that resembles a black widow without the red hourglass marking is likely the false black widow spider (Steatoda grossa or Steatoda nobilis). They are similar in appearance to black widows but lack the distinctive red hourglass marking. These spiders are not as venomous as black widows but can still deliver a painful bite.
No. The black widow is a shiny black with a bright red hour glass shape on its back.
The spider you are describing is likely a black widow spider (Latrodectus mactans). Female black widows have a distinctive red hourglass shape on their abdomen rather than a white heart shape, however. It's always best to exercise caution around any unfamiliar spider species.
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.
The black widow spider.
The spiders you are referring to are black widows, known for their distinctive black coloration with a red hourglass shape on their underside. They are venomous and found in various parts of the world.
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AnswerIf it is predominately black and has the red hourglass on the abdomen, it is a black widow. It is my understanding that the stripes denote either a male or a younger female. I have also seen black widows with red dots on the back. The black widow with spots on its back usually has thirteen and it is called a European Black Widow.
The black spider that resembles a black widow without the red hourglass marking is likely the false black widow spider (Steatoda grossa or Steatoda nobilis). They are similar in appearance to black widows but lack the distinctive red hourglass marking. These spiders are not as venomous as black widows but can still deliver a painful bite.
If its black, has a large butt and there's a red shape on its back the resembles an hourglass, then its a black widow spider and they are very poisonous
A black widow. This spider is only a black widow if the entire spider is black, with a round-ball looking back-body, female variety if there is a red hourglass shape marking on the underside of the spider. From the top black widows are completely black.
No. The black widow is a shiny black with a bright red hour glass shape on its back.
The spider you are describing is likely a black widow spider (Latrodectus mactans). Female black widows have a distinctive red hourglass shape on their abdomen rather than a white heart shape, however. It's always best to exercise caution around any unfamiliar spider species.
It sounds like you are describing a black widow spider. Black widows are easily recognizable by their shiny black bodies with red hourglass markings on the abdomen. They are known for their venomous bite, so it's best to avoid contact with them.