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What kind of spider is this? I saw it living on my front porch with babies. Should I be scared?
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- Submitted: Feb 10, 2018
- Photographed: Feb 10, 2018
- Spider: Steatoda nobilis (Noble False Widow)
- Sex:
- Maturity:Adult,Immature
- Location: Oakland, California, United States
- Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
- Found in web?: Yes
- Attributes: Lateral, Spiderlings
Jul 31, 2026
Jul 30, 2026
Los Angeles, 
Hi, welcome to Spider ID. 🙂 You found a family of Noble False Widows (Steatoda nobilis). I wouldn’t worry over it.
Will the babies continue to live on my porch or will they move away when they grow up?
Most will likely disperse, a few may stay.