Have you ever seen a black and white spider? Here, you can see a tiny black spider with a white spot. This type of spider is found in some countries. Ok! Let’s get started.
Identification:
The house spider is a small black spider with a white spot on its back. Its upper parts are black, and its back is mixed with white and black spots.
Physical Characteristics
- Dark, shiny black body
- White and black spots in the back
- during the abdomen, it will be grey.
- Size about 15 mm
- Has long legs
- Conspicuous spinnerets
- Males are smaller than Female
Web
The spider makes a weave-like funnel shape. For this, it is also called a funnel-web spider.
Habitat
Black house spiders are most commonly found in two places:
- Outdoors: They prefer trees with rough bark, logs, rock walls, and other crevices where they can build their webs.
- Indoors: They are attracted to areas around windows, doors, and light sources where they can catch prey.
Diet
The tiny house spider feeds different flying insects. There are some following insects.
- Beetles
- Flies
- Butterflies
- Bees
- Ants
Small Black Spiders with White Spots
There are five black spiders with white spots on the back. There are some similarities and differences. Indentify to see the table.
| Spider | Size (body length) | Habitat | Body Part with White Spots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black House Spider | 6-10 mm | Indoors (around windows & doors), Outdoors (trees, rocks) | Abdomen (varied pattern) |
| Steatoda triangular | 3-6 mm | Indoors (sheltered areas, basements) | Abdomen (3 vertical & 2 side spots) |
| Phidippus audax | 6-14 mm | Indoors (plants, walls), Outdoors (gardens) | Abdomen (varied pattern) |
| Spotted Ground Spider | 6-20 mm | Indoors (rare), Outdoors (ground cover) | Abdomen (2-5 pairs of spots) |
| Zebra Jumper | 5-8 mm | Indoors (plants, walls), Outdoors (gardens) | Body (stripes, not spots) |
Symptoms of This Spider Bite
None of the spiders listed in the table are considered dangerous to humans. They are all relatively small and timid. Their bites are uncommon.
- Black House Spider: Bites are infrequent.
- Steatoda triangulosa: Bites are very rare. Its bit causes mild discomfort, similar to a mosquito bite.
- Phidippus audax: Bites are harmless to humans.
- Spotted Ground Spider: Bites are sporadic and cause minor irritation.
- Zebra Jumper: Bites are not known to bite humans.
