Spider

Scientific Name: Araneae

Category: insect

An arachnid found indoors, featuring eight legs and a fused cephalothorax and abdomen.

Eight legs, two main body segments (cephalothorax and abdomen), lack of antennae, and often possess silk-spinning organs.

Found in virtually all terrestrial habitats worldwide, including inside human dwellings such as corners, walls, and dark spaces.

Active year-round indoors; outdoor species are most active during warmer spring and summer months.

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Act as important predators of insects, helping to control pest populations.

Harvestmen (daddy longlegs), which can be distinguished by their single oval body segment and lack of venom glands.

Look in dark corners, window sills, and behind furniture. Use a flashlight at night for better visibility.

Spiders produce silk, a proteinaceous fiber that is exceptionally strong and flexible, used for webs, egg sacs, and safety lines.

In house