Bug Identifier
Birdhouse Spider (or Wall Spider)
Community identification

Birdhouse Spider (or Wall Spider)

Oecobius navus

Order & Family
Araneae: Oecobiidae
Size
2mm to 4.5mm in length
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Found worldwide in and around human structures, often on masonry walls, baseboards, and window sills.

Diet & Feeding

Mainly small insects like ants and booklice; they capture prey by rapidly running circles around it with silk.

Behavior Patterns

Known for their incredibly fast movement; they spin small flat webs over crevices and exhibit a unique 'circle-spinning' hunting technique.

Risks & Benefits

Completely harmless to humans; beneficial as they provide natural pest control for small indoor insects.