
Community identification
Ant-mimicking spider
Castianeira sp.
- Order & Family
- Araneae, Corinnidae
- Size
- Body typically 5–10 mm long.
Natural Habitat
Found in leaf litter and vegetation outdoors; may wander onto walls and indoors.
Diet & Feeding
Predatory; feeds on small insects and other arthropods.
Behavior Patterns
Often resembles an ant in appearance and movement. Hunts actively rather than using a prey-catching web.
Risks & Benefits
Not considered dangerous to people; a bite is uncommon and usually mild. Benefits gardens by preying on small pests.