Wall Spider
Scientific Name: Oecobius navus
Order & Family: Araneae: Oecobiidae
Size: 2 mm to 3 mm in body length
Natural Habitat
Commonly found in and around human structures, often on walls, ceilings, and in corners.
Diet & Feeding
Small flying insects and ants, which they catch by rapidly running around them.
Behavior Patterns
Known for their 'spinning' hunting method where they rapidly circle prey to wrap it in silk. They are extremely fast runners.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans; beneficial to the ecosystem by acting as natural pest control for small indoor insects.
Identified on: 1/11/2026