Did you know there’s a special group of spiders called Eratigena? They live in places like Europe, Africa, and North America. Some spiders that used to have different names are now part of this group. Keep reading, and we’ll share some interesting facts about them!
They appear in a silken sac, the number being between 60 and 100.
They pass through several molting phases before maturation, after which they disperse to be on their own.
Most of them build messy and untidy webs resembling a funnel.
Yes, Eratigena spiders have venom. But don’t worry, it’s mostly harmless to humans.
Eratigena spiders can bite if they feel threatened. It might feel like a tiny pinch, but it’s usually not a big deal for most people. The hobo spider is known to be the most aggressive among the lot and their bite may be painful but not venomous.
| Lifespan | 2-3 years |
| Distribution | Continents of Europe, Africa, America, and Central Asia |
| Habitat | Rocks, caves, fields, basements, dark, dingy areas; the Giant house and hobo build webs in human habitation |
| Predators | Wasps, ants, and other spiders |
| Diet | Wasps, moths, and other spiders |
Image Credits: parfaitimage.com
Did you know there’s a special group of spiders called Eratigena? They live in places like Europe, Africa, and North America. Some spiders that used to have different names are now part of this group. Keep reading, and we’ll share some interesting facts about them!
They appear in a silken sac, the number being between 60 and 100.
They pass through several molting phases before maturation, after which they disperse to be on their own.
Most of them build messy and untidy webs resembling a funnel.
Yes, Eratigena spiders have venom. But don’t worry, it’s mostly harmless to humans.
Eratigena spiders can bite if they feel threatened. It might feel like a tiny pinch, but it’s usually not a big deal for most people. The hobo spider is known to be the most aggressive among the lot and their bite may be painful but not venomous.
| Lifespan | 2-3 years |
| Distribution | Continents of Europe, Africa, America, and Central Asia |
| Habitat | Rocks, caves, fields, basements, dark, dingy areas; the Giant house and hobo build webs in human habitation |
| Predators | Wasps, ants, and other spiders |
| Diet | Wasps, moths, and other spiders |
Image Credits: parfaitimage.com
Mumpi Ghosh on September 6, 2019.
Dr. Watuwa James
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