Latrodectus tredecimguttatus
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Turkey's most venomous spider. The bite causes latrodectism: severe muscle cramps, board-like abdominal pain, sweating, nausea and raised blood pressure within half an hour. Deaths are very rare but children and the elderly are at risk — go to hospital promptly; antivenom exists. Lives under stones and logs in fields and vineyards; use a stick and gloves.
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Up to thirteen red-orange spots on a velvety black abdomen; no hourglass in this species
Pea-like globular abdomen with thin glossy legs
Untidy, extremely sticky web near the ground, never wheel-shaped
