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Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223

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AmericanHouseSpider Common Name:
American House Spider
 
 
Scientific Name: Achaearanea tepidariorum

 

Length or Size: Body size = 0.12 - 0.25"

 

Comment: This spider emerges in darkness to produce webs around the house that take advantage of different angles to trap insects. The webs are irregular. They often catch dust and are known as "cobwebs".