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Hobo (funnel) spider
Tegenaria agrestis
52.0024, 5.78614
Field Notes
Description:
The hobo spider (Tegenaria agrestis) is a member of the genus of spiders known colloquially as funnel web spiders, but not to be confused with the potentially deadly Australian funnel-web spider. It is one of a small number of spiders whose bites are generally considered to be medically significant. Individuals construct a funnel-shaped structure of silk sheeting and lie in wait at the small end of the funnel for prey insects to blunder onto their webs. The palps look like boxer gloves. Female: 11-15 mm; male: 8-11 mm.
Habitat:
Aboundant in prairies of heath.
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