
Community identification
Grass Spider
Agelenopsis spp.
- Order & Family
- Order Araneae, Family Agelenidae
- Size
- Body length ranges from 10 to 20 millimeters.
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.