Community identification
Cellar spider
Pholcidae (likely a short-bodied cellar spider; exact species unclear from the image)
- Order & Family
- Araneae; Pholcidae
- Size
- Body typically 2–10 mm; legs can span several centimeters, depending on species.
Natural Habitat
Dark, sheltered places such as cellars, garages, caves, and corners of buildings; also found outdoors under rocks and bark.
Diet & Feeding
Catches small insects and other spiders in irregular webs.
Behavior Patterns
Builds loose webs and may vibrate rapidly when disturbed. Females carry an egg bundle in their jaws; young spiders disperse after hatching.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to people and not considered medically significant. Benefits homes and ecosystems by eating pest insects and other spiders.