Bug Identifier
Long-jawed orb-weaver (likely)
Community identification

Long-jawed orb-weaver (likely)

Tetragnatha sp.

Order & Family
Araneae; Tetragnathidae
Size
Body length is usually 4–12 mm, with legs making the spider appear much larger.
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Natural Habitat

Vegetation near streams, ponds, wetlands, and other humid areas; occasionally wanders indoors. It typically builds an orb web among grasses or shrubs.

Diet & Feeding

Predatory; captures flies, mosquitoes, small moths, and other flying insects in its web, then injects digestive venom.

Behavior Patterns

Most active at night or twilight, often resting stretched along stems or surfaces; females attach egg sacs to vegetation. The elongated body and long legs are characteristic.

Risks & Benefits

Not considered medically significant to humans and generally avoids contact. It benefits ecosystems by consuming nuisance and pest insects.