Bug Identifier
Broad-faced sac spider (likely)
Community identification

Broad-faced sac spider (likely)

Trachelas sp.

Order & Family
Araneae; family Trachelidae
Size
Adults are typically 5–10 mm in body length, with a leg span of roughly 15–25 mm.
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Natural Habitat

Common around buildings, gardens, leaf litter, and beneath stones or bark; often active on walls and floors at night.

Diet & Feeding

A roaming predator that captures small insects and other arthropods; it does not use a prey-catching web.

Behavior Patterns

Mostly nocturnal and fast-moving, hiding in silken retreats by day and producing an egg sac for reproduction. The image is insufficient for certain species-level identification.

Risks & Benefits

Generally beneficial for controlling small household and garden pests. Bites are uncommon and usually cause localized pain, redness, or swelling rather than serious effects.