Cellar Spider
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Cellar Spider
Pholcidae
Cellar spiders, also known as daddy long-legs, are delicate spiders with long, thin legs. They are helpful because they catch and eat other insects in homes.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Cellar Spider has a small, delicate body, typically pale grey, yellow, or brown, with extremely long, thin, and fragile-looking legs. Its disproportionately long legs make it visually distinct and give it a gangly appearance compared to other common household spiders.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassArachnidaOrderAraneaeFamilyPholcidae
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Female cellar spiders carry their eggs in their jaws until they hatch!
Their venom is not dangerous to humans, despite urban myths!
These clever spiders can share webs with others without fighting!
They are often called 'daddy long-legs', but they are not harvestmen!
Special abilities
Ability
Vibration Vision
Cellar Spider can rapidly vibrate its web because it helps them trick predators and confuse prey, making them harder to catch.
Ability
Silk Slinger
Cellar Spider can quickly wrap prey in silk because it helps them immobilize victims, preparing them for a meal or storage.
Ability
Spider Hunter
Cellar Spider can hunt other spiders, even larger ones, because they are expert ambush predators that use their long legs to their advantage.
Measurements & details
- Size
- 2-10 mm
- Lifespan
- 180-1095 days
- Leg Count
- 8
Diet & Feeding
These tiny hunters eat insects and other spiders by wrapping them tightly in silk!
Primary Foods
- Flies
- Mosquitoes
- Ants
- Other spiders
- Small insects
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
hunts
Common House Spider
Parasteatoda tepidariorum
Preys on them in shared indoor spaces.
eats
House Fly
Musca domestica
Traps and consumes these flying insects.
eaten by
Eastern Fence Lizard
Sceloporus undulatus
Lizards may prey on them if accessible.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Web Builder
This trait characterizes organisms that construct elaborate silken webs for catching prey, shelter, or reproduction.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Cellar spiders are harmless to humans and help keep homes bug-free. Avoid touching them to keep them safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Cellar Spider?
2-10 mm
How long does Cellar Spider live?
180-1095 days
What does Cellar Spider eat?
These tiny hunters eat insects and other spiders by wrapping them tightly in silk!
Where is Cellar Spider usually found?
Urban areas
How does Cellar Spider hunt?
Ambush
How many legs does Cellar Spider have?
8
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