Forest Cobweb Weaver
Phylloneta impressa
Forest cobweb weavers inhabit woodland undergrowth, shrubs, and low vegetation, where they build small, tangled sheet-like cobwebs. They wait near the web for small insects and other invertebrates to become entangled, then rush in to bite and wrap the prey in silk. Their venom is adapted for subduing tiny prey and is not considered dangerous to people. Females are generally larger than males, which often wander in search of mates.
- Type
- Venom / Stealth
- Conservation status
- NE