Bug Identifier
Ground Spider
Community identification

Ground Spider

Gnaphosidae family

Order & Family
Order: Araneae, Family: Gnaphosidae
Size
5 mm to 15 mm in body length
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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.