Brown House Spider (False Widow)

Natural Habitat

Commonly found indoors in houses, garages, and sheds, often in dark, sheltered areas like corners, under furniture, or in closets.

Diet & Feeding

Primarily eats insects and other spiders. They spin tangled cobwebs to catch prey.

Behavior Patterns

They are nocturnal and generally shy, non-aggressive spiders that spend most of their time in their webs. They go through several molts during their lifespan, which is up to 6 years for females.

Risks & Benefits

Generally beneficial as they control household pests. Their bite is not usually medically significant for humans but can cause localized pain, swelling, and mild malaise similar to a bee sting.

Identified on: 5/11/2026