its either a brown recluse or a violin spider
The male western black widow has a yellow strip on its back. This venomous spider is not aggressive and rarely bites humans. You are not likely to come in contact with male widows, as they like to burrow in dark, undisturbed areas. The males are much smaller than females and have smaller fangs, which may not even be able to pierce human skin.
Steatoda grossa is a species of spider commonly known as the false black widow. It is often mistaken for the black widow spider due to its similar appearance, but it is less venomous. Steatoda grossa is found in various regions worldwide and tends to cohabitate with humans in dark, sheltered areas.
This needs some clarification to answer. Is it about a quarter to three-quarter inches long? Does it have a more slender body? If so, please stay away from it! There is a possibility it is a brown recluse spider. The brown recluse has what is called a "fiddleback" on its cephelothorax. It is a dark brown/black line, basically. Also, the brown recluse has only six eyes, which makes it distinct from most other spiders. In all actuality, if you can make out either of those distinctive features, you are way too close to it. A brown recluse bite isn't always felt upon first being bitten. The venom they produce causes necrosis, or flesh death. Basically, around where you were bitten, your skin dies and you have giant lesions of flesh. There is no known antivenin.
No, daddy long legs do not have a pink back. They are typically light brown to gray in color with long, thin legs.
Based on the description provided, it is possible that the spider you are encountering in your damp basement in Ohio is a wolf spider. Wolf spiders are commonly found in basements and other damp areas, can grow up to 1.5 inches in size, and are typically dark brown or black in color. They are not harmful to humans and are considered beneficial as they help control other pest populations.
The distinguishing feature of a brown spider with a dark brown stripe on its back is the presence of the stripe, which sets it apart from other brown spiders.
A dark brown spider with a tan stripe on its back may have a distinguishing feature that helps it stand out from other spiders.
The distinguishing feature of a dark brown spider with a light brown stripe on its back is the presence of the stripe, which sets it apart from other spiders of similar coloration.
The spider you are referring to is likely the brown recluse spider, which is known for its brown coloration and dark violin-shaped marking on its back.
A brown spider with dark brown stripes typically has a brown body with distinct dark brown stripes running along its back or legs. These stripes help to distinguish it from other spiders and can vary in thickness and pattern.
Not enough information to answer this question without knwing location of spider and season.
A spider that has a dark brown abdomen, with reddish brown legs, and a light beige bottom with dark brown club like claws could be a wolf spider. It could also be a tree spider.
A brown spider with a black back typically has a dark-colored body with a contrasting lighter color on its abdomen. This coloration helps to distinguish it from other spider species and can serve as a key identifying feature.
A light brown spider with a dark brown stripe has a distinctive marking that sets it apart from other spiders.
It is a Carolina wolf spider. Perfectly harmless to people, but not to ants.
A light brown spider with a dark brown stripe down the middle has a distinctive marking that sets it apart from other spiders.
The spider I saw in my garden yesterday is called a brown widow spider.