
Community identification
Grass spider
Agelenopsis
- Order & Family
- Order Araneae, Family Agelenidae
- Size
- Body length typically ranges from 10 to 20 millimeters, excluding leg span.
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.