Bug Identifier
Grass Spider
Community identification

Grass Spider

Agelenopsis spp.

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

Found in lawns, fields, and gardens, commonly building sheet webs in grass.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivorous predator feeding on insects caught in its web.

Behavior Patterns

Constructs distinctive funnel-shaped webs and runs rapidly across them when prey is detected.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans, though a defensive bite may cause minor localized pain; highly beneficial for controlling pest insect populations.