SPIDER

BROWN HOUSE SPIDER

The brown house spider is often confused with the red back spider as it has a similar body shape and webbing. This spider can often be found in dark places inside your home. Externally sheds, under empty plant pots or among general refuse.

ALTERNATIVE NAMES

Cupboard Spider
Dark Comb-footed Spider
False Black Widow

APPEARANCE

The female are up to 1.2cm and the male being slightly smaller
Mottled cream to brown in colour
The legs are reddish brown and are slender & shiny
Legs can span up to 25mm
Spider but does not inflict a dangerous bite
Web may include a curled leaf as a retreat for the spider
In webs without the retreat, the spider sits among the tangle
When disturbed, drops and lies curled up and still until the apparent danger has passed

LIFECYLE

The female produces many white to cream egg sacs
The egg sacs are suspended within her web
The female lives for about 2 years
The male only lives for a few months
After mating the male is usually eaten

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HABITS

Builds untidy, tangled webs
Webs can be found on walls, under eaves, around garage doors and among leaves on trees and shrubs.
Undisturbed dark areas are ideal for this spider
In a cupboard signs of a brown house spider could be white specs of spider droppings

THE BITE

Bites can be painful but not fatal
Symptoms include mild nausea and headache
Formation of an itchy red welt at the bite site

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