
Community identification
Triangulate Cobweb Spider
Steatoda triangulosa
- Order & Family
- Araneae / Theridiidae
- Size
- 3 to 6 mm (body length)
Natural Habitat
Dark, sheltered areas, human dwellings, basements, crawlspaces, under stones and debris
Diet & Feeding
Predator feeding on small insects, ants, pillbugs, ticks, and other spiders
Behavior Patterns
Builds irregular cobwebs, nocturnal, reclusive, hangs upside down in its web awaiting prey
Risks & Benefits
Beneficial pest controller around houses; generally harmless to humans, rarely bites and venom is not medically significant