Bug Identifier
Large house spider (likely)
Community identification

Large house spider (likely)

Eratigena duellica or Eratigena atrica

Order & Family
Araneae; Agelenidae (funnel-weaver spiders)
Size
Adults typically have a body length of 10–18 mm; leg span may reach 40–60 mm.
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Natural Habitat

Buildings, garages, basements, sheds, and sheltered outdoor areas; commonly found in temperate regions.

Diet & Feeding

Predatory, feeding mainly on insects and other small arthropods captured in a sheet web with a funnel retreat.

Behavior Patterns

Mostly nocturnal and fast-moving, especially during the mating season. Males wander in search of females; females remain near their webs and produce egg sacs.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless to people, with bites uncommon and usually minor. It helps control household insects and is not medically significant.