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I found this little guy walking around on the floor in my dining area at around 11 PM. My first guesses are either a desert recluse or a golden sac. Considering the former and the potential danger it presents, I would definitely appreciate a positive ID on this guy.
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- Submitted: Apr 4, 2019
- Photographed: Apr 3, 2019
- Spider: Steatoda grossa (False Black Widow)
- Sex:
Male, - Maturity:Adult
- Location: Indian Springs, Nevada, United States
- Spotted Indoors: Other
- Found in web?: No
- Attributes: Dorsal
Apr 23, 2020
Apr 23, 2020
Pacific Grove, 
Hi, I think it is Steatoda grossa, a False Black Widow. Definitely not a yellow sac spider. If you are worried it is okay to scoop up a spider or insect with a cup and paper and transfer them to the Great Outdoors.
Hi, I lived around Clark county 30 years, looked for desert recluse and found not a one. Plenty of western black widows around though.
I have to agree with TangledWeb, a male Steatoda grossa.
https://bugguide.net/node/view/1622568/bgimage