Feather-legged Spider (Uloborid)

Commonly found in low-lying vegetation, gardens, woods, and occasionally around houses and buildings.

Generalist predator that feeds on a variety of small insects like gnats, flies, and small moths trapped in its web.

These spiders are unique because they lack venom glands. They build horizontal or tilted orb webs and wrap their prey tightly in silk until it is crushed or liquefied by digestive enzymes. They often rest with their front legs extended forward, resembling a piece of debris.

Harmless to humans as they lack venom and are very small. They are beneficial to the ecosystem by helping to control small insect populations around gardens and homes.