Theridiidae
(Cobweb Weavers)

Picture ID 208395

Comments & ID Thoughts

Found this in my garage

Submitted by:
scottse
Submitted: Oct 1, 2026
Photographed: Sep 30, 2026
Spider: Theridiidae (Cobweb Weavers)
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes:

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BugmanDan

October 2, 2026 9:58 am

Not certain, but think a brown widow, Laterodectus geometricus.

Scottse

Photo Owner

October 2, 2026 10:04 am

I found an article showing the exact same belly calling it a false widow. Is that the same as a brown

TangledWeb

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October 3, 2026 1:34 am

No, different species, same family. . I think this is a false widow. We usually guess IDs using photos of the top of the spider. I understand why, in this case you would show the underside since you were only given the option for one photo.
You can post two photos as two submissions, with a note that they’re the same specimen, if you want to in the future. The website is a digital mess….we volunteers keep it going with pure enthusiasm and stubbornness. 🙂