Bug Identifier
House Spider
Community identification

House Spider

Tegenaria domestica

Order & Family
Araneae, Agelenidae
Size
6 to 12 mm body length (females), males are slightly smaller.
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Natural Habitat

Commonly found in residential areas, garages, corners of ceilings, and basements.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivorous, feeding primarily on small insects and Other invertebrates trapped in their webs.

Behavior Patterns

They are nocturnal hunters that build funnel-shaped webs to trap prey. They are generally shy and will retreat when disturbed.

Risks & Benefits

Beneficial to ecosystems and households by controlling pest insect populations; they are not considered dangerous to humans.