Triangulate Cobweb Spider
Scientific Name: Steatoda triangulosa
Order & Family: Araneae: Theridiidae
Size: 3 to 6 millimeters (0.12 to 0.24 inches) in length.

Natural Habitat
Commonly found in and around human structures, dark corners, garages, basements, and under furniture.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on a variety of small arthropods, including ants, flies, ticks, and even other spiders such as brown recluse spiders.
Behavior Patterns
They build messy, irregular cobwebs to capture prey. They are nocturnal hunters and are known for their distinctive triangular patterns on the abdomen.
Risks & Benefits
Generally considered harmless to humans with a very mild bite. Highly beneficial to ecosystems and homeowners as they provide natural pest control for invasive or harmful insects.
Identified on: 6/27/2026