Scary spider in my basement - Ask Extension
What kind of spider is this and who should I call about it?
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Scary spider in my basement #808694
Asked August 30, 2022, 9:47 AM EDT
What kind of spider is this and who should I call about it?
Douglas County Colorado
Expert Response
This looks like a grass spider, one of the funnel weaver group. They are common home invaders at this time of year. They are not aggressive biters and are not considered to be medically significant. https://webdoc.agsci.colostate.edu/bspm/ArthropodsofColorado/Funnel-Weaver-Spiders.pdf and http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/spiders-in-the-home-5-512/ provide further details and management suggestions.
