Long-bodied cellar spider

Common indoors in dark, sheltered corners, basements, and garages; also occurs in caves and other sheltered outdoor sites.

Catches and eats small insects and other spiders in loose, irregular webs.

Hangs upside down in its web and may vibrate rapidly when disturbed. Females carry an egg cluster in their jaws until the spiderlings hatch.

Harmless to people and pets; it helps control household insect and spider populations.