description Cheiracanthium mildei Overview
Cheiracanthium mildei is a small sac spider in the family Cheiracanthiidae, found in Europe and introduced to North America. It is nocturnal, hunts small arthropods, and makes a silken sac-like retreat in sheltered places, including buildings, rather than a large prey-catching web. The species is frequently encountered indoors, so it is relevant to household and urban arthropod identification. Accurate identification depends on physical features and geographic range, not on symptoms attributed to spider bites.
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What is Cheiracanthium mildei?
Cheiracanthium mildei is a small sac spider in the family Cheiracanthiidae. It is found in Europe and has also been introduced to North America.
Does Cheiracanthium mildei build a large web?
No, it does not make a large prey-catching web like orb-weaving spiders. Instead, it makes a silken sac-like retreat in sheltered places, including buildings.
When does Cheiracanthium mildei hunt?
Cheiracanthium mildei is nocturnal, so it hunts mainly at night. Its prey includes small arthropods.
Where can Cheiracanthium mildei be found indoors?
This species can make its silken retreat in sheltered parts of buildings. It is a small sac spider that has spread beyond Europe into North America.
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