Hey guys I found this guy in a blanket inside my house, I live in the middle of illinois. The spider was extremely shiny black, but it's stomach had a slightly lighter or duller black pattern on its underside. No other markings though! Any help is greatly appreciated, really worried about my family!
This spider belongs to the same family (Theridiidae) as the black widow, but it is in a different genus (Steatoda). They can deliver a very painful (personal experience) but not dangerous bite if handled carelessly (they are nit aggressive towards humans).
