Grass Spider

Natural Habitat

Commonly found in grassy areas, gardens, fields, and sometimes in houses; they build funnel-shaped webs near the ground, often on dense vegetation, rocks, or logs.

Diet & Feeding

Mainly insects and other small invertebrates that get caught in their web.

Behavior Patterns

Grass spiders are funnel-web weavers. They build a flat, sheet-like web with a funnel retreat to one side. They are very fast runners and wait at the mouth of the funnel for prey to land on the web, then rush out to capture it. They are not known to be aggressive towards humans.

Risks & Benefits

Generally considered harmless to humans; their bite is rare and typically causes only mild, localized pain, if any. They are beneficial as they prey on various insects, helping to control pest populations in gardens and yards.

Identified on: 9/13/2025