Amaurobius ferox
(Black Lace-Weaver)

Comments & ID Thoughts

When I initially looked this critter up, I found the Hacklemesh Weaver. It doesn't seem likely by geography, though. It was one of at least 4 very large (half dollar size+) spiders found near/along/in the weep trench in my basement. There are some scattered looking webs along the floor at the trench edge as well. I'm a bit concerned as it says they are poisonous, if fact it is a Hacklemesh Weaver. Any insight is welcome....along with suggestions on getting them out of my home!! Thank you!!

• Submitted by: 
  
  soozied
• Submitted: Feb 11, 2020
• Photographed: Feb 11, 2020
• Spider: Amaurobius ferox (Black Lace-Weaver)
• Sex: 
  
  Male,
• Maturity: 
  Adult
• Location: Rochester, New York, United States
• Spotted Indoors: Basement or Cellar
• Found in web?: No
• Attributes: Dorsal