Family: Theridiidae

Scientific Name: Parasteatoda tepidariorum

Size: 8 mm

Gender: female

I find this spider mostly outside the house both low and high. They are common under eves and often several brownish, papery eggs sacs can be seen. I also find them in tree crotches or holes. Very common and are more easily seen than Steatoda.
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1 – D11 (Fullerton, Ca / 28 Sept. 05) | 2 – D60 (Whittier / 24 Feb. 06) | 3 – D298 (Laguna Beach / 18 Aug. 07) | 4 – D635 (Laguna Beach / 14 Aug. 11)