Its a cobweb spider, likely part of the genus Steatoda (false widows). As their name suggests, they closely resemble their infamous cousin, the black widow (Latrodectus mactans). These are relatively harmless, but their bite can make you feel sick. They do consume mosquitoes, hobo spiders, and house flies, so they are beneficial to have in your home.
You’re welcome! The danger of black widow and brown recluse bites is over exaggerated…rarely do confirmed bites require significant medical intervention. You also have hobo spiders in Oregon, which are a non-issue while pest control firms say otherwise.
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Its a cobweb spider, likely part of the genus Steatoda (false widows). As their name suggests, they closely resemble their infamous cousin, the black widow (Latrodectus mactans). These are relatively harmless, but their bite can make you feel sick. They do consume mosquitoes, hobo spiders, and house flies, so they are beneficial to have in your home.
Thank you! I found a real black widow a month back so glad to hear this isn’t another variety of that one!
You’re welcome! The danger of black widow and brown recluse bites is over exaggerated…rarely do confirmed bites require significant medical intervention. You also have hobo spiders in Oregon, which are a non-issue while pest control firms say otherwise.