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We saw a spider very similar to it in our basement. What is it and is it poisonous? Thank you!
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Asked June 13, 2018, 2:12 PM EDT
We saw a spider very similar to it in our basement. What is it and is it poisonous? Thank you!
Allegan County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello,
Your little friend is a red-spotted ant mimic spider. Almost all spiders are venomous and will bite in self defense. This spider is not medically important and is considered to be pretty much harmless.
For more info see https://www.usaspiders.com/red-spotted-ant-mimic.html
Regards,
Howard