Grass Spider

Natural Habitat

Commonly found in grassy areas, gardens, fields, and around homes, building distinctive funnel-shaped webs in dense foliage, tall grass, or near foundations.

Diet & Feeding

Opportunistic predators, they primarily feed on a variety of small insects that become entangled in their funnel webs, such as flies, mosquitoes, and small beetles.

Behavior Patterns

Grass spiders are known for constructing non-sticky, sheet-like webs with a distinctive funnel retreat at one end. They are sit-and-wait predators, remaining at the mouth of the funnel, waiting for prey to land on their web. Once prey is detected by vibrations, they quickly rush out to subdue it. They are generally timid and flee when disturbed.

Risks & Benefits

Grass spiders are not considered dangerous to humans. Their venom is mild and typically only results in localized discomfort, similar to a bee sting, if a bite occurs (which is rare). They are beneficial to the ecosystem as natural pest control, helping to reduce populations of unwanted insects.

Identified on: 9/23/2025