
Community identification
Broad-faced sac spider (likely)
Trachelas sp.
- Order & Family
- Araneae; Trachelidae (sac spiders)
- Size
- Adults typically 5–10 mm in body length; females are generally larger than males.
Natural Habitat
Common around vegetation, leaf litter, buildings, and occasionally indoors; widespread in temperate regions.
Diet & Feeding
Predatory, feeding mainly on small insects and other arthropods captured by active hunting rather than webs.
Behavior Patterns
Mostly nocturnal and fast-moving, hiding by day in silk retreats beneath bark, leaves, or fabric edges. It may raise its front legs defensively when disturbed.
Risks & Benefits
Generally beneficial as an insect predator and not medically significant. Bites are uncommon and may cause localized pain, redness, or swelling, but the image is not sufficient for a certain species-level identification.