
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.
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.