
Community identification
Long-legged fly
Likely *Pholcus* sp. (cellar spider)
- Order & Family
- Araneae; Pholcidae
- Size
- Body about 2–10 mm; legs can span several centimeters.
Natural Habitat
Common in dark, sheltered indoor spaces such as basements, corners, and garages.
Diet & Feeding
Predatory; feeds on flies, mosquitoes, and other small arthropods, sometimes including other spiders.
Behavior Patterns
Builds loose, irregular webs and may vibrate rapidly in the web when disturbed. Females carry egg clusters in their jaws.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to people and useful for controlling household insect pests. The image is too small for confident species-level identification.