Black widows tend to be the easiest to notice. These pitch black spiders have large “rear ends” that also have a red hourglass shape in the center. Contrary to popular belief, it’s rare to find black widow spiders indoors except in areas like basements and attics.
Brown recluse spiders look very similar to other small brown spiders. They’re a little bigger than a quarter, with a thinner brown body and long legs. The only way to identify if a bite is from a brown recluse is to also catch the spider, as too many spiders have a similar appearance.
Hobo spiders are not supposed to be native to Georgia, but some pest control companies claim to report sightings. It is likely that these sightings were other spiders mistaken for hobo spiders. They are also small, brown, with a slightly larger rear end that has a light yellow tone to it.