
Community identification
House Spider
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.