
Community identification
Hobo Spider
Eratigena agrestis
- Order & Family
- Order Araneae, Family Agelenidae
- Size
- Body length typically ranges from 11 to 18 millimeters for females and 9 to 15 millimeters for males.
Natural Habitat
Found in dark, moist, and undisturbed areas such as under rocks, woodpiles, and occasionally inside homes near baseboards.
Diet & Feeding
Carnivorous, primarily feeding on crawling insects like beetles, roaches, and flies caught in its funnel-shaped web.
Behavior Patterns
Builds non-sticky funnel webs close to the ground and is an aggressive defender when cornered. Often actively hunts prey rather than waiting in the web.
Risks & Benefits
Bites can cause necrotic wounds and localized pain, posing a moderate risk to humans. Provides natural pest control by reducing insect populations.