Theridiidae
(Cobweb Weavers)

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ItsyBitsy

Hi, this is a Cobweb Spider (Theridiidae), there’s not enough detail in this image for me to be more specific with confidence.

TangledWeb

Many of the cobweaver spiders, Family Theridiidae, have whitish markings. If you click on the family name on one of the photos below you can see more info and photos. Also, some juveniles have cream colored markings that become red, orange, or yellow as the spider nears it’s adult form. The true widows (genus Latrodectus) are not fully black yet when they are juveniles. So, that greatly decreases the possibility that this yours is a black widow, since it is black with no red. They don’t make big webs (that’s the stuff of movies). Cobweavers make true cobwebs. They are… Read more »

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