Unidentified

It’s in genus Steatoda of family Theridiidae. I think Steatoda grossa is the most likely species. The genus, as a group, has the common name of False Widows. They do not have medically significant venom to humans. Anything that looks like a wound to you should be washed and disinfected to help reduce the bacterial infection risk that can come with a skin puncture. Some localized swelling and itching can happen from insect or spider bites. There is a theoretical possibility of a sensitive or allergic reaction. That’s the fine print part. Most spider bites result in very little reaction… Read more »