Woodlouse Spider Dysdera crocata

Identification
This spider has red cephalothorax and pale abdomen with large fangs.

Location
Common statewide

Size
Half inch body

Diet
It feeds mainly on woodlice.

Habitat
It occurs under logs stones and in basements.

Activity Period
April to October

Behavior
It specializes in hunting woodlice. It is active in warm months.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in summer.

Population
The population is stable statewide.

History
It was introduced from Europe.

Human Interactions
It may bite if handled but is not dangerous.

Facts
It has unusually large fangs for its size.

Sources
ODNR academic sources

Woodlice small arthropods | Logs stones buildings | Statewide