Barn Funnel Weaver (or Domestic House Spider)
Scientific Name: Tegenaria domestica
Order & Family: Araneae: Agelenidae
Size: 6 to 12 mm for females; 6 to 9 mm for males (excluding leg span)
Natural Habitat
Commonly found in dark, undisturbed areas such as eaves, basements, and sheds where they build flat, funnel-shaped webs.
Diet & Feeding
Carnivorous; feeds on small insects like flies, mosquitoes, and beetles that get trapped in its web.
Behavior Patterns
They are nocturnal hunters that wait in a funnel-like retreat for prey to trigger vibrations on the web before rushing out to capture it.
Risks & Benefits
Benefits the ecosystem by controlling pest insect populations; they are generally shy and not medically significant to humans, though their bites can cause minor irritation.
Identified on: 6/13/2026