False Black Widow Steatoda grossa

Your home's most wanted impostor. This spider has earned the nickname 'false widow' because it looks suspiciously like the deadly black widow—enough to cause panic in most people. But here's the good news: it's completely harmless.

Found lurking in cupboards and dark corners worldwide, it's actually a beneficial neighbor that feeds on household pests. It's so timid that it would rather hide than bite, making it the opposite of dangerous despite its fearsome reputation.