Broad-faced Sac Spider

Natural Habitat

Found in various habitats, including forests, grasslands, and human dwellings. They often hide under bark, rocks, leaf litter, or indoors in cracks and crevices.

Diet & Feeding

Predatory, feeding on a variety of small insects and other arthropods. They actively hunt their prey rather than building webs to catch them.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal hunters. They get their common name from the silken sacs they construct for resting, molting, and egg-laying. They are generally timid and will retreat when disturbed. Their bites are usually accidental and occur when they feel threatened, often when trapped against skin.

Risks & Benefits

Risks: Bites can be painful, similar to a bee sting, and may cause localized swelling, redness, and itching. Symptoms are usually mild and resolve within a few days. They are not considered medically significant. Benefits: They can help control populations of other household pests by preying on them.

Identified on: 11/12/2025