Bug Identifier
Grass spider
Community identification

Grass spider

Agelenopsis

Order & Family
Order Araneae, Family Agelenidae
Size
Body length typically ranges from 10 to 20 millimeters, excluding leg span.
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Natural Habitat

Found in lawns, fields, and gardens where they build sheet-like webs in grass or low vegetation.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivorous predator feeding primarily on insects trapped in its non-sticky web.

Behavior Patterns

Constructs a horizontal sheet web ending in a funnel retreat where the spider waits for prey.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans and beneficial for controlling pest insect populations in gardens.