description Cellar Cave Spider (Nesticus cellulanus) Overview
Nesticus cellulanus, commonly called the comb-footed cellar spider, is a small spider in the family Nesticidae. It is widespread in Europe and occurs into Turkey, with introduced populations reported in North America, and it favors cool, humid places such as caves, mine tunnels, cellars, wells and dark crevices. Adults are only a few millimetres long and build loose sheet-like webs with sticky capture threads, making the species relevant to cave ecology and spider identification.
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What is Nesticus cellulanus commonly called?
Nesticus cellulanus is commonly called the comb-footed cellar spider. It is a small spider in the family Nesticidae.
Where does the comb-footed cellar spider live?
It favors cool, humid places such as caves and mine tunnels. It is widespread in Europe and occurs into Turkey.
Has Nesticus cellulanus been introduced outside Europe?
Introduced populations have been reported in North America. Its main range is associated with Europe and nearby regions.
Is Nesticus cellulanus a large household spider?
No. It is a small species adapted to sheltered, damp habitats rather than an exceptionally large spider. Its cellar-spider name reflects the kind of cool, humid places where it is often found.
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