Theridiidae
(Cobweb Weavers)

Picture ID 193139

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What kind of spider is this

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wendysangare
Submitted: Jan 11, 2024
Photographed: Jan 11, 2024
Spider: Theridiidae (Cobweb Weavers)
Location: Johnston, Rhode Island, United States
Spotted Indoors: Other
Found in web?: No
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PrismQuiri

January 11, 2024 9:18 am

I can’t make out much from the photo, but I would guess a species of widow spider—I’m leaning towards a false widow, but it could very well be a true one as well. There is also the possibility of a cave orb weaver, Meta ovalis.

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Picture ID 193139

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