Barn Funnel Weaver (or similar Funnel Weaver species)
Scientific Name: Tegenaria domestica (likely, common in homes, but identification from image alone is not definitive enough to be certain without clearer markings)
Order & Family: Araneae, Agelenidae
Size: Males: 6-9 mm body length; Females: 7.5-12 mm body length (excluding legs, which can be much longer).
Natural Habitat
Commonly found in and around human habitats, including basements, attics, sheds, garages, and corners of rooms. They prefer dark, undisturbed areas.
Diet & Feeding
Insectivorous. They primarily feed on various small insects and other invertebrates that become ensnared in their webs.
Behavior Patterns
These spiders are known for building distinctive sheet-like funnel webs, often with a retreat at one end. They are typically nocturnal, waiting at the mouth of their funnel for prey to stumble onto the web. When prey is detected, they rush out to capture it. They are not aggressive and will usually flee when disturbed.
Risks & Benefits
Potential risks are minimal; their venom is not considered medically significant to humans, and bites are rare and usually cause only minor localized reactions. Benefits include natural pest control, as they help to reduce populations of household insects like flies and mosquitoes.
Identified on: 10/10/2025