Amaurobius ferox
(Black Lace-Weaver)

Comments & ID Thoughts

I think this could be a house spider, not sure. Approximately 1" diameter, long legs. Found in my bathtub in Chicago (in February). Sorry for the poor picture quality. I have captured the spider in a plastic container. I will release as soon as I figure out the type of spider. I'm nearly certainly this is not a Brown Recluse, however I want to be sure in case I need to call for assistance. Thank you kindly for your help!

• Submitted by: 
  
  bepbepx107
• Submitted: Feb 11, 2018
• Photographed: Feb 11, 2018
• Spider: Amaurobius ferox (Black Lace-Weaver)
• Sex: 
  
  Male,
• Maturity: 
  Adult
• Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Spotted Indoors: Sink or bathtub
• Found in web?: No
• Attributes: Dorsal