Daddy Long-legs Spider
Pholcus phalangioides
Adults live in loose, messy webs in cellars, sheds, caves, garages, and other sheltered places, often hanging upside down in quiet corners. They prey on small insects and other spiders, subduing them with silk and a venomous bite. When disturbed, they rapidly vibrate in the web, making their thin body hard to see or strike. Despite the common name, this animal is a true spider with fangs and venom, not a harvestman.
- Type
- Venom
- Conservation status
- NE