Ghost Spider

Natural Habitat

Found in various habitats, including under bark, leaves, stones, in grasses, and often indoors in various nooks and crannies. They are agile hunters, often found on walls or ceilings.

Diet & Feeding

Predatory, feeding on a variety of small insects and other arthropods. They actively hunt their prey rather than using webs for capture.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal hunters, known for their swift movements. They do not build typical prey-catching webs, instead, they build silken retreats for resting, molting, and egg-laying. They are generally solitary.

Risks & Benefits

Generally considered harmless to humans. Their bites are rare and typically result in mild, localized reactions similar to a mosquito bite. They are beneficial as they prey on various nuisance insects within their environment.

Identified on: 9/21/2025