Community identification
Small spider (likely house spider)
Unidentified; possibly *Parasteatoda* or *Steatoda* species
- Order & Family
- Araneae; family Theridiidae (probable)
- Size
- Likely about 3–8 mm in body length; the image is too blurred for precise measurement or identification.
Natural Habitat
Indoors around fabrics, furniture, corners, and undisturbed areas; also found in sheltered outdoor locations.
Diet & Feeding
Predatory, feeding mainly on small flies, mosquitoes, moths, and other tiny arthropods caught in silk.
Behavior Patterns
Builds irregular cobwebs, remains concealed, and captures prey with sticky silk. Most species are solitary and nonaggressive.
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless to people and beneficial because it consumes household pests. A definitive species identification would be needed to assess any medically significant bite risk.