
Community identification
Ground Spider
Gnaphosidae family
- Order & Family
- Order: Araneae, Family: Gnaphosidae
- Size
- 5 mm to 15 mm in body length
Natural Habitat
Found under rocks, logs, leaf litter, and occasionally indoors near baseboards.
Diet & Feeding
Carnivorous; they are active hunters that prey on other small insects and spiders.
Behavior Patterns
Night hunters that do not spin webs for catching prey. They use silk to create retreats for molting and egg-laying.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans; their venom is not medically significant. Benefit the ecosystem by controlling pest insect populations.