Ghost Spider

Natural Habitat

Found on the foliage of trees and shrubs, occasionally entering homes or cars while searching for prey.

Diet & Feeding

Insectivorous; they hunt small insects like flies, leafhoppers, and aphids by actively prowling rather than building webs to catch prey.

Behavior Patterns

They are active nocturnal hunters that run quickly and use a dragline of silk for safety; they do not build permanent webs but may create silk 'sleeping' sacs in curled leaves.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless to humans; they benefit the ecosystem and homeowners by controlling populations of pest insects. Their bite is rare and typically no worse than a bee sting.

Identified on: 1/12/2026