Grass Spider

Natural Habitat

Commonly found in grassy areas, fields, gardens, and along fence rows. They build distinctive funnel-shaped webs on grass or low-lying vegetation.

Diet & Feeding

Insectivorous. They primarily feed on small insects caught in their funnel-shaped webs, such as flies, mosquitoes, and small beetles.

Behavior Patterns

Grass spiders are funnel-web weavers, meaning they construct a sheet-like web with a funnel-shaped retreat at one end. The spider waits inside the funnel for prey to land on the web, then quickly dashes out to capture it. They are generally active during the day and are quite fast runners.

Risks & Benefits

Grass spiders are not considered dangerous to humans. Their venom is not potent enough to cause significant harm, and bites are rare and typically result in only mild, localized pain and irritation, similar to a bee sting. They are beneficial to the ecosystem as natural pest control, helping to reduce populations of various nuisance insects.

Identified on: 9/18/2025