The Southern looks similar to me
But I don't always have an hourglass on my tummy
And the Southern has a red spot on her heiny.
For more spidery goodness, check out the second edition of my Rhyming Guide to Florida Spiders which is now available for purchase!
Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/urban/spiders/black_widow_spider.htm
Photo and text © 2023 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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