Bug Identifier
Cellar Spider (Daddy Long-legs Spider)
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)
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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