Nursery Web Spider

Commonly found in meadows, tall grass, shrubbery, and occasionally near human structures like porches or gardens.

Active hunters that feed on a variety of insects, including gnats, flies, and smaller spiders.

They do not build webs to catch prey but rather hunt by stalking. They are known for forming 'nursery webs' to protect their egg sacs and spiderlings. Females typically carry their egg sacs in their chelicerae.

Generally harmless to humans and rarely bite unless provoked. They provide ecological benefits by acting as natural pest control for many common garden insects.