Venomous spiders in Minnesota
How to recognize them
Black widow Latrodectus mactans, L. variolus, L. hesperus
- Shiny black female with a round abdomen
- Red hourglass or two red marks under the abdomen
- Messy, strong web low to the ground, often in garages, wood piles and water meters
Almost all spiders have venom, but very few can hurt people. We list the ones with medically significant bites plus a few that people often worry about.
Counties with records
- None recorded
- 1 species
- 2
- 3 to 4
- 5 or more
Active months
Rare records
- Rare records Brown widow 1 open record, latest 2024
Harmless spiders people mistake for them
Quick answers
Questions
How many venomous spiders are in Minnesota?
1 species live in the state: Black widow.
Which venomous spiders in Minnesota are dangerous?
Black widow: bites or stings need medical care.
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