There upwards of 3,700 species of spiders in the United States, and more than 500 of these live in Illinois, according to the ...

which is a shiny black color. On its abdomen, which has a bulbous shape, you'll notice bright red or orange spots that often ...

Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.

They are generally dark brown or shiny black when fully grown, and some may have a pair of red spots instead or have no marking at all. Male spiders can also have red or red-and-white markings on ...