Community identification
Possibly a spitting spider
Scytodes sp.
- Order & Family
- Araneae; Scytodidae
- Size
- Body about 3–6 mm; long legs give it a much larger overall span.
Natural Habitat
Indoors in warm buildings, especially quiet corners, closets, and cellars; also found outdoors in sheltered places.
Diet & Feeding
Hunts small insects and other spiders, immobilizing prey with a sticky silk-and-venom spray.
Behavior Patterns
A slow-moving, nocturnal hunter that often stays concealed by day. The photo’s pattern and apparent proportions are not enough to confirm the identification.
Risks & Benefits
Not considered medically significant to people; it can help control household insect and spider pests.