House Spider
Scientific Name: Tegenaria domestica
Order & Family: Araneae, Agelenidae
Size: 6 to 12 mm body length (females), males are slightly smaller.
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.
Identified on: 6/6/2026