COMMON HOUSE SPIDER

The Latin name for this spider is Tegenaria gigantea.

This is a large and conspicuous spider with a body length of up to 1.5cm, and long hairy legs. They have brown bodies, marked with a black herring-bone pattern.

They can move very fast, which often causes alarm when in a confined room.

Their webs are untidy and can be seen in the corners of rooms or sheds. The webs also have a funnel to which the spider can retreat.