Rabbit Hutch Spider

Steatoda bipunctata is a species of cob-web spider, of the genus Steatoda, in the family Theridiidae.

With a holarctic distribution, it is common in North America and Europe. It may be found in proximity to human structures, such as basements or sheds. A nickname for this arachnid is the rabbit hutch spider, since rabbit hutches often make a suitable habitat. Steatoda bipunctata is similar in shape to the black widow spiders in the genus Latrodectus and can thus be mistaken for them, although its bite is significantly less dangerous to humans. For this reason, species of the genus Steatoda are commonly called 'false widows'.