Community identification
House spider (likely funnel weaver)
Agelenidae sp. (species uncertain from the blurred image)
- Order & Family
- Araneae; family Agelenidae
- Size
- Typically 6–20 mm body length; females are generally larger than males, with legs making the spider appear much bigger.
Natural Habitat
Homes, garages, sheds, and vegetation, especially in dark, sheltered areas. Many construct sheet webs with a funnel retreat.
Diet & Feeding
Predatory; captures flies, moths, mosquitoes, and other small arthropods in or near its web, then immobilizes them with venom.
Behavior Patterns
Usually nocturnal and fast-running, retreating when disturbed. It is generally solitary and nonaggressive; identification is limited because the photograph is heavily blurred.
Risks & Benefits
Usually harmless to people, with bites uncommon and medically minor. It benefits households by consuming nuisance insects.