Community identification
Small house spider (exact species uncertain)
Araneae, species undetermined
- Order & Family
- Order Araneae; family uncertain from the image
- Size
- The pictured spider appears only a few millimeters across; size varies by species.
Natural Habitat
Indoors on walls and in corners, or outdoors on building surfaces and vegetation.
Diet & Feeding
Predatory; feeds on small insects and other arthropods.
Behavior Patterns
Usually solitary and non-aggressive; many house spiders make small webs or wander while hunting.
Risks & Benefits
Most small house spiders are harmless to people and help control insect pests. The image is not detailed enough for reliable species-level identification.