Hacklemesh weavers
Scientific name: Amaurobiidae
Hacklemesh weavers
Scientific name: Amaurobiidae
Description
Members of the Amaurobiidae family, often found in moist, shadowy places, are masters of concealment with their dark, robust bodies blending seamlessly into their environments. A fascinating feature of these creatures is their cribellum—a unique organ predating the evolution of modern spiders’ silk-spinning capabilities. Contrary to popular fears, these spiders are harmless to humans. Their precision in weaving irregular, tangled webs serves as an ingenious strategy to capture prey rather than to frighten unwary humans.