Southern House Spider
Kukulcania hibernalis
Southern house spiders inhabit sheltered cracks, tree hollows, sheds, and buildings across the southeastern United States. They build dense, woolly funnel webs and wait just inside the retreat for insects or other small arthropods to approach. A quick rush from the web entrance ends with a bite and venom used to subdue prey. Females are much larger and darker than the slender, wandering males.
- Type
- Stealth
- Conservation status
- NE