Community identification
House spider (likely funnel weaver)
Tegenaria domestica
- Order & Family
- Araneae, Agelenidae
- Size
- Adults typically measure 6–12 mm in body length; females are generally larger than males.
Natural Habitat
Buildings, garages, basements, wall corners, and sheltered outdoor areas, especially near undisturbed cracks or webs.
Diet & Feeding
Predatory; it captures flies, mosquitoes, moths, and other small arthropods in sheet-like funnel webs.
Behavior Patterns
Usually nocturnal and shy, retreating into a silken funnel when disturbed. It is nonaggressive and may wander indoors, particularly during mating periods.
Risks & Benefits
Not medically significant to humans, with bites uncommon. It helps control household insect pests.