Hobo spiders were introduced to the US from Europe in the early 1900s. They are primarily found in the Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah.

A hobo spider is a common type of spider found in the Pacific Northwestern United States. This area includes the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah.

Hobo spiders, which are found throughout Washington, are shy and reluctant biters. They are dark brown with yellow markings on their abdomens. They tend to live in dark spaces and build funnel webs.

Fall means spider season in Washington. Most local spiders aren’t dangerous, but the state Department of Health has some recommendations. ... the yellow sac and the hobo spider.

The hobo spider is an average-looking brown spider that's easily misidentified. It's described as non-aggressive and wandering, seen cruising the perimeter of rooms, oftentimes in pursuit of a mate.

The hobo spider first appeared in the United States sometime before the 1930s. ... While working at Washington State University in Pullman, Vest learned that the local zoology department often ...

Giant house spiders have a reputation for bites that fester and won’t heal, but according to the Washington Department of Health website, research has shown that hobo-spider venom is not capable ...

Coeur d'Alene exterminator Jim LaPlant has been getting a few more calls each week about hobo spiders. ... Spokane, Washington Est. May 19, 1883. Current Temperature 47°F. Current Conditions ...

Renton resident Shannon Bowley lets one of her spiders climb on her hand Saturday in Seattle. Bowley overcame her fear of spiders by keeping them as pets. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, Erika ...

Of the nearly 800 species found in Washington, the hobo spider is the only variety west of the Cascades considered “medically significant:” capable of inflicting harm on humans.

From left: Washington-based artist Shelby Alexandra; and the heart-shaped scar left after she was bitten by a hobo spider. She told Newsweek that the arachnid is not classed as dangerous but she ...