Bug Identifier
Yellow Sac Spider
Community identification

Yellow Sac Spider

Cheiracanthium inclusum

Order & Family
Araneae: Cheiracanthiidae
Size
5 - 10 mm in body length
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Natural Habitat

Indoors behind furniture, in corners, or outdoors in trees and shrubs.

Diet & Feeding

Small insects and other spiders, including fellow sac spiders.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal hunters that do not build webs for prey; they create small silk 'sacs' for resting during the day.

Risks & Benefits

Benefits the ecosystem by controlling pest populations; its bite can be painful and cause swelling but is generally not medically significant.