
Community identification
Cellar Spider (Daddy Long-legs Spider)
Pholcus phalangioides
- Order & Family
- Araneae (Order), Pholcidae (Family)
- Size
- Body size 2 to 10 mm (0.08 to 0.39 inches), with legs stretching up to 50 mm (2 inches)
Natural Habitat
Dark, quiet, humid indoor areas such as basements, attics, cellars, and corners of rooms
Diet & Feeding
Carnivorous; feeds on small insects, mosquitoes, flies, and even other spiders
Behavior Patterns
Known for spinning messy, irregular webs and vibrating rapidly in their web when disturbed to confuse predators
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans as their venom is very mild and fangs rarely penetrate human skin; highly beneficial for natural indoor pest control