Bug Identifier
Common House Spider
Community identification

Common House Spider

Parasteatoda tepidariorum

Order & Family
Araneae: Theridiidae
Size
Females reach 5 to 6 mm; males are smaller at 3.8 to 4.7 mm.
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Commonly found in and around human dwellings, including garages, sheds, sheds, and under eaves.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivorous, primarily eating household pests like flies, mosquitoes, ants, and wasps.

Behavior Patterns

They build tangled cobwebs in corners and remain stationary for long periods. They are known for their longevity and can live for more than a year.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless to humans; they are beneficial as natural pest control by catching and eating unwanted insects.