Where can a black widow spider be found in New York?

A professional outdoorsman gets to know some of the black widow spiders near his home, first as a shy, retiring pet, then as a venomous threat. ... A parade of residents and medical students stopped in my room to gawk at me; few had ever seen a black widow patient. read more

Black widow spiders have crawled to New York in droves this summer. Though usually rare in the Tri-State area, some exterminators say they've arrived in the big apple, like so many tourists, looking to go on a spree. In their case, that means the venomous arachnids will be splurging - preying - on the city's increased insect population. read more

The most commonly seen species of cobweb spiders found in homes. They can be identified by their large, round, shiny abdomens, relatively thin legs, and their tendency to hang upside-down in messy cobwebs. Female cobweb spiders produce light brown spherical egg sacks that hang in the web. read more