
Community identification
Likely male southern house spider
Kukulcania hibernalis
- Order & Family
- Araneae; Filistatidae
- Size
- Body about 8–13 mm; long legs make the spider appear considerably larger.
Natural Habitat
Homes and other sheltered structures, especially cracks, corners, and window frames; also occurs outdoors under bark and in crevices.
Diet & Feeding
Catches insects and other small arthropods in a messy, woolly web.
Behavior Patterns
Males wander while searching for females and are often mistaken for recluse spiders. Females remain near their webs; the species is not aggressive.
Risks & Benefits
Not considered medically significant and bites are uncommon; it helps control household insects.