These spiders usually have a black carapace, legs, and undersides with white spots under their abdomens. Spiny-backed orb weavers are sometimes white, red, or yellow. Interestingly, spiny-backed ...

Black widows are notorious spiders identified by the colored, hourglass-shaped mark on their abdomens. Several species answer to the name, and they are found in temperate regions around the world.

Male spiders can also have red or red-and-white markings on the upper side of their bodies, including stripes or spots, and juvenile patterns may appear similar to male patterns. Bite symptoms ...

Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.