Pholcus phalangioides
Species profile
Pholcus phalangioides
FamilyPholcidae GenusPholcus NZ statusIntroduced
Pholcus phalangioides is an introduced spider in New Zealand and is now found throughout much of the world, usually living around houses, sheds and other sheltered places. It builds a loose, messy web and, when disturbed, rapidly vibrates through the silk until it becomes almost a blur. It feeds on insects as well as other spiders, sometimes tackling prey considerably larger than itself.
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