The giant house spider is very common in our latitudes. It is frequently found in older buildings and, with its size, makes an imposing impression. The spider can reach a leg length of 100 mm. The giant house spider is harmless and shy towards humans. Its eyesight is very poor, but its sense of touch is excellent. The slightest vibrations or air currents provide the giant house spider with the necessary information to survive. The giant house spider builds a funnel-shaped web. It cannot climb on smooth surfaces, which is why it often gets stuck in bathrooms or sinks.

Giant house spider (Eratigena atrica)

Kingdom: Animals (Animalia)

Phylum: Arthropods (Arthropoda)

Class: Arachnida (Arachnids)

Order: Spiders (Araneae)

Family: Funnel-web spiders (Agelenidae)

Genus: House spiders (Eratigena)

Species: Giant house spider (Eratigena atrica)
Leg width:

Males and females: Up to 100 mm

Look:

Anterior body: Light brown with two indistinctly defined longitudinal stripes

Posterior body: Light brown with a series of angular spots

Legs: Solid brown

Life cycle:

The lifespan of the giant house spider can last up to 6 years, but on average it is 2-3 years.

Network:

The giant house spider builds a web, but it is not sticky. The giant house spider darts out of its hiding place as soon as it senses vibrations and overpowers its prey.

Nutrition:

Protein-rich food: Insects

Behave:

The giant house spider can be found both outdoors and indoors. In autumn, mostly males are encountered, as they are searching for females.
No danger:

The giant house spider poses no danger to humans.
No disease transmission:

No known cases of disease transmission
House and garden:

Sealing cracks and crevices in houses.

Install insect screens on windows and doors.

Giant house spider (Eratigena atrica)

Taxonomy

Biological characteristics

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