Woodlouse Hunter Spider

Natural Habitat

Under rocks, logs, and leaf litter, often near human dwellings where woodlice are present.

Diet & Feeding

Strictly carnivorous, primarily feeding on woodlice (sowbugs or pillbugs) using large chelicerae.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal hunters that do not spin webs to catch prey; they use silk only for egg sacs and molting retreats.

Risks & Benefits

Benefits the ecosystem by controlling crustacean populations; bites are rare and typically involve localized pain and itching but no serious toxins.

Identified on: 4/24/2026