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Oecobius navus

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description Oecobius navus Overview

Oecobius navus is a small cribellate spider in the family Oecobiidae. It has a broad distribution and is commonly associated with buildings, where it constructs a small, flat, circular or star-shaped web with signaling threads in wall corners, on ceilings, or under rocks. The species is usually only a few millimeters long. Rather than relying solely on the web to hold prey, it runs around captured insects and wraps them with sticky silk before biting them.

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Where does Oecobius navus usually build its web?

Oecobius navus is commonly found around buildings. It builds a small flat web in places such as wall corners, ceilings, and sheltered areas under rocks.

What does an Oecobius navus web look like?

Its web may be circular or star-shaped and includes signaling threads. The spider can detect movement through those threads.

What family does Oecobius navus belong to?

Oecobius navus belongs to the spider family Oecobiidae. It is a small cribellate spider, meaning it produces specialized capture silk.

Is Oecobius navus mainly an outdoor spider?

Not necessarily. It has a broad distribution and is often associated with buildings, where it uses protected corners and ceilings for its small web.

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