{"id":12817,"date":"2024-09-30T11:35:49","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T11:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=12817"},"modified":"2024-09-30T11:35:49","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T11:35:49","slug":"what-is-a-house-spider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=12817","title":{"rendered":"What Is a House Spider?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>House spiders creep around the world, skittering across floorboards and lurking in the corners of rooms, giving them an ominous reputation. If you\u2019ve ever looked closely at these creepy crawlies, you know there\u2019s no single \u201cAmerican house spider.\u201d This can leave you with plenty of questions like, What exactly is a house spider? Which one have you found in your home? Is it dangerous? In this article, I\u2019ll tackle those questions by exploring the most common household spiders you might encounter.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-different-kinds-of-house-spiders\"><a\/>What Are the Different Kinds of House Spiders?<\/h2>\n<p>The term \u2018house spider\u2019 confuses many people and proves quite unhelpful. As you might have guessed, \u2018house spider\u2019 serves as a common name for multiple species of arachnids (not all of them are even spiders). Additionally, some spiders that people commonly find in homes don\u2019t have the name \u2018house spider.\u2019 In other words, many species of spiders carry the common name \u2018house spider,\u2019 while some actual house spiders don\u2019t \u2014 even though they\u2019re commonly considered house spiders. To avoid this confusion, I will consider every species of spider commonly found in homes for this article. I\u2019ll list them by their scientific names first, followed by their common names.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cheiracanthium-yellow-sac-spider\">Cheiracanthium, Yellow Sac Spider<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:837px;height:419px\" class=\"lazyload\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/yellow-sac-spider.png\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/yellow-sac-spider.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width:837px;height:419px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Named for the small, sack-like structures they build, these spiders commonly inhabit garages and gardens. They belong to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/taxa\/127401-Cheiracanthium-inclusum\">Cheiracanthium <\/a>family and live throughout the United States. With pale, tan-colored bodies, dark mouthparts, and yellow, milky-white, or green-tinted abdomens, these spiders resemble wolf spiders. As aggressive hunters, they <a href=\"https:\/\/todayshomeowner.com\/pest-control\/guides\/things-that-attract-pests-to-house\/\">search for prey<\/a> on foot instead of building webs. You\u2019re most likely to encounter them in the evening while they prowl or during the day when they hide in their sacks.<\/p>\n<p>The bite of the yellow sac spider often confuses people with the brown recluse because it functions similarly, but much less severely. If a yellow sac spider bites you, you\u2019ll feel a sharp stinging pain like a wasp sting, followed by the development of a large boil. Although these boils typically aren\u2019t severe and heal after a few weeks, they can sometimes lead to infections.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-parasteatoda-tepidariorum-cobweb-spider\">Parasteatoda Tepidariorum, Cobweb Spider<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:838px;height:419px\" class=\"lazyload\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cobweb-spider.png\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cobweb-spider.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width:838px;height:419px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These pests, found throughout the world and all over the United States, probably create the numerous spiderwebs around your house. People often call them<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/common-house-spider\"> cobweb spiders or cobweb weavers<\/a> because they build many webs in rapid succession, leaving a trail of sticky filament in their wake. They prefer to build these webs in ceiling corners or behind furniture, choosing dark, damp locations.<\/p>\n<p>These spiders display dark, yellowish bodies with large, dirty-white or brown-colored abdomens. Their most distinguishing feature is their long, stick-like legs with yellow and brown stripes. They don\u2019t often bite, and when they do, the bite isn\u2019t known to be medically significant.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steatoda-grossa-brown-house-spider\">Steatoda Grossa, Brown House Spider<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:838px;height:419px\" class=\"lazyload\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/brown-house-spider.png\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/brown-house-spider.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width:838px;height:419px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>People commonly confuse\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/false-black-widow-spider\">Steatoda grossa<\/a>\u00a0with the black widow, and they know it as the cupboard spider, common brown house spider, and false widow. This spider inhabits Europe, Australia, Asia, and the United States, especially on the East Coast. As its name suggests, it greatly resembles the black widow. It has the same general size (6 to 10 millimeters) and features a large, brown-black abdomen with long, dark legs. However, it lacks the widow\u2019s bright red hourglass markings, making it distinguishable upon closer inspection.<\/p>\n<p>The bite of the false widow feels similar to that of true widows but is much less severe. If it bites you, you\u2019ll experience immediate, sharp pain, followed later by a deep ache and blister at the bite location. Reactions to bites from the false widow can vary, with reports of mild to severe nausea, headaches, and lethargy lasting for multiple days<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tegenaria-domestica-domestic-house-spider\">Tegenaria Domestica, Domestic House Spider<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:834px;height:417px\" class=\"lazyload\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/domestic-house-spider.png\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/domestic-house-spider.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width:834px;height:417px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>People also know this creepy-crawly as the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/barn-funnel-weaver-spider\">barn spider or domestic house spider<\/a>, and you can find it throughout Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean, and, most recently, North America. Shipping containers transported it to the U.S., and it has since spread from coast to coast. You most commonly see it in barns, backyards, and inside basements and attics during the fall months.<\/p>\n<p>This spider has a long, flat body with thin, hairy legs. It ranks as one of the smaller spider species on this list, ranging from 6 to 11 millimeters (just under half an inch). Its abdomen displays various colors, from pale to dark brown, peach, and greenish-brown, typically with dark splotches or speckles.<\/p>\n<p>These spiders move extremely fast, are skittish, and are highly unlikely to bite. As a result, no officially documented cases of bites exist.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eratigena-atrica-giant-house-spider\">Eratigena Atrica, Giant House Spider<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:832px;height:416px\" class=\"lazyload\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/giant-house-spider.png\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/giant-house-spider.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width:832px;height:416px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With one of the most accurate common names of any spider on this list, the giant house spider indeed appears massive, commonly growing to over 5 inches. You can find this member of the wolf spider family across Europe and Canada, but it inhabits only three U.S. states \u2014 Michigan, Washington, and Wisconsin. As a funnel weaver, it prefers dark, damp areas to weave its entrapping webs. You can commonly spot it in flowerpots, woodpiles, and mulch, as well as in darker areas of the home like crawl spaces and basements.<\/p>\n<p>While its size and fearsome mandibles may seem intimidating, this spider remains highly skittish, preferring to run and hide instead of bite. As a result, people rarely experience bites, which are not known to be medically significant.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-spiders-commonly-found-in-homes\"><a\/>Other Spiders Commonly Found in Homes<\/h2>\n<p>Many species of spiders accidentally find their way inside a home, as most spiders don\u2019t intend to invade. However, some spider species actively seek human dwellings for food and shelter, especially during fall and winter. Below, I\u2019ll introduce you to some of the most common spider species that people find in homes, which are not typically known as \u2018house spiders\u2019.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wolf-spiders\">Wolf Spiders<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/resources\/wolf-spider\">These spiders<\/a> measure up to 1 inch long and have small, dark brown, striped bodies covered in hair. They are small, fast, and aggressive hunters that don\u2019t spin webs. You often find them under furniture, in garages, or along baseboards. They are famous for carrying spiderlings on their backs, which scatter if you smash the adult.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:839px;height:420px\" class=\"lazyload\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wolf-spider.png\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wolf-spider.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width:839px;height:420px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-black-widow-spiders\">Black Widow Spiders<\/h4>\n<p>One of the most infamous spiders out there, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499987\/\">black widow<\/a>, features a shiny black body, a lethal bite, and a bright red hourglass marking. It hides in cluttered, secluded places like garages or sheds. Its strong, painful bite has made it the poster child for venomous spiders. People usually want to <a href=\"https:\/\/todayshomeowner.com\/pest-control\/guides\/how-to-get-rid-of-black-widows\/\">get rid of black widows<\/a> to avoid their bites. While fatalities are rare, widow bites affect the nervous system, and some individuals may experience severe reactions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:838px;height:419px\" class=\"lazyload\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/black-widow-spider.png\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/black-widow-spider.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width:838px;height:419px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hobo-spiders\">Hobo Spiders<\/h4>\n<p>Common in the Northwestern portions of the United States, the<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.usu.edu\/planthealth\/research\/hobo-spiders\"> hobo spider<\/a> poses a nasty encounter. This type of funnel-web spider seeks out locations with soil, rocks, and dirt to build its webs. It displays a yellowish-brown coloration with two vertical stripes down the center of its body and has a mottled abdomen in brown, yellow, or gray. Some people state that the hobo spider\u2019s venom resembles that of a brown recluse, while other experts argue that the bite is not overtly harmful, only highly painful. I recommend approaching these spiders with caution, as they tend to bite defensively<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:838px;height:419px\" class=\"lazyload\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hobo-spider.png\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hobo-spider.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width:838px;height:419px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cellar-spiders\">Cellar Spiders<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/longbodied-cellar-spider\">Cellar spiders,<\/a> the most common house spiders on this list and also known as daddy longlegs, feature long legs and either small dot-like or tear-drop-shaped bodies. You can commonly find them in cellars, attics, closets, and other dark, secluded locations, often accompanied by small egg sacs. While these spiders are pervasive, they remain completely harmless.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:837px;height:419px\" class=\"lazyload\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cellar-spider.png\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cellar-spider.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width:837px;height:419px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brown-recluse-spiders\">Brown Recluse Spiders<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mdc.mo.gov\/discover-nature\/field-guide\/brown-recluse-violin-spider\">This spider<\/a> delivers one of the nastiest bites on this list, which might make you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/todayshomeowner.com\/pest-control\/guides\/how-to-get-rid-of-brown-recluses\/\">remove brown recluses<\/a> from your home. It has a milky white abdomen, a central body with a fiddle-like marking, and long, thin legs. Its bite injects dermonecrotic venom, causing cell death and resulting in painful lesions. While not aggressive, these spiders bite when pressed against the body, so you should seek immediate medical attention for any bite.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:839px;height:420px\" class=\"lazyload\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/brown-recluse-spider.png\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d7fcfvvxwoz9e.cloudfront.net\/dom43635\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/brown-recluse-spider.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width:839px;height:420px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\"><a\/>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Spotting a spider in your home might be unsettling, but remember, most house spiders are harmless and even help control other pests like <a href=\"https:\/\/todayshomeowner.com\/pest-control\/guides\/what-eats-bed-bugs\/\">bed bugs<\/a> and flies. They prefer to stay out of sight and focus on hunting insects rather than causing harm to you or your family. By keeping your home clean and clutter-free, you can reduce their hiding spots and keep their numbers in check.<\/p>\n<p>However, when the weather cools down in the fall and winter, spiders often seek shelter indoors, leading to potential infestations. If you notice too many spiders making themselves at home, I recommend calling a <a href=\"https:\/\/todayshomeowner.com\/pest-control\/reviews\/best-pest-control\/\">pest control expert<\/a>. They can help <a href=\"https:\/\/todayshomeowner.com\/pest-control\/guides\/how-to-make-homemade-spider-spray\/\">manage the problem<\/a> effectively, so you don\u2019t have to deal with the overwhelming task on your own.<\/p>\n<div id=\"hm-faq-block_48738f6694526d9caa5e5a2fc53f6ae2 1\" class=\"hm-faq hm-faq--two-column\">\n<h2 class=\"hm-faq__title \" data-toc-text=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"hm-faq__item\">\n<h3 class=\"faqQuestion accordion mb-0\">\n                        Are house spiders harmful?                    <\/h3>\n<div class=\"faqAnswer panel\">\n<p>While most household spiders pose no threat, a few species can inflict venomous bites that may be harmful to both pets and humans.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"my-2\"\/>\n<div class=\"hm-faq__item\">\n<h3 class=\"faqQuestion accordion mb-0\">\n                        Do house spiders avoid you?                    <\/h3>\n<div class=\"faqAnswer panel\">\n<p>Yes, house spiders generally prefer to avoid humans. They seek to hide or camouflage themselves, using their sensory hairs to measure your size and focus on catching prey instead of interacting with you.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"my-2\"\/>\n<div class=\"hm-faq__item\">\n<h3 class=\"faqQuestion accordion mb-0\">\n                        Where do house spiders live?                     <\/h3>\n<div class=\"faqAnswer panel\">\n<p>House spiders can be found in various locations, including attics, closets, and under furniture within homes. They also inhabit outbuildings like garages and sheds, cluttered areas such as basements, and even under sinks where they can access water.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"my-2\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House spiders creep around the world, skittering across floorboards and lurking in the corners of rooms, giving them an ominous reputation. 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