Nursery Web Spider
Pisaura mirabilis
Adults are active hunting spiders found in grassland, hedgerows, woodland edges, and damp meadows across much of Europe and western Asia. They feed on flies, small moths, and other invertebrates, seizing prey with their legs and subduing it with venomous fangs. Females famously carry the egg sac in their jaws, then build a silk nursery tent for the spiderlings just before they hatch. Males often present silk-wrapped prey during courtship, a notable behavior that can reduce the risk of being attacked by the female.
- Type
- Venom
- Conservation status
- NE