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Not sure who this guy is. Legs on front are longer, red dots on back, about the size of a dime including his legs. Some type of Cobweb spider perhaps? Ideas?
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- Submitted: Apr 13, 2018
- Photographed: Apr 12, 2018
- Spider: Steatoda triangulosa (Triangulate Cobweb Spider)
- Location: Mound, Minnesota, United States
- Spotted Indoors: Other
- Found in web?: No
- Attributes: Dorsal
Apr 1, 2024
Apr 1, 2024
Okc, 
If it has red dots, please be mindful, as this is likely Latrodectus or Black Widow which are very medically significant. If bitten, please go to the doctor immediately.
Based on location, and series of dots, perhaps Latrodectus variolus.
Thank you! The dots were more of a muted reddish/orangish as opposed to a bright red. I did see a couple more that week and let them outside. Haven’t seen any since though.
Hi, welcome to Spider ID. 🙂 This looks like a Triangulate Cobweb Weaver, Steatoda triangulosa. The spots on the back don’t appear too red to me. Widows have more robust legs. I do agree with Disco though that if you see a black cobweb spider with red spots it’s a good idea to be mindful that a Widow (Latrodectus) is a possibility.
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Very interesting to learn about! Thank you!!