Common house spider

What does Common house spider look like?

A drab brown spider with a high, bulbous, mottled abdomen that builds tangled cobwebs in corners, eaves and basements.

Is Common house spider dangerous?

Harmless — it very rarely bites and isn't dangerous to people.

Commonly confused with

• Widow spiders: glossy black with a red hourglass — quite different

What should I do about Common house spider?

Leave it or relocate it outdoors; clear webs if unwanted.