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Tailed cellar spider

Tailed cellar spider

Crossopriza lyoni

A species of Tailed daddy long-legs spiders, Also known as Tailed daddy longlegs spider, Hump-backed daddy longlegs spider

The box spider can most often be found inside or around the outside of human dwellings. They can be beneficial for pest control but they do not eat their old webs like most spiders, leaving many old ones around houses. They can also rub together plates and ridges on two areas of their bodies to produce a sound.

Toxic to Animals
Toxic to Animals
Bite Humans
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General Info About Tailed cellar spider
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Attributes of Tailed cellar spider
Colors
Brown
Habitat
in or near human-made structure (room; basement; cellar; beneath ceiling)
Adult Food Sources
Insects, mosquitoes, flies, small moths, occasionally other spiders
Larva Food Source
Small insects, tiny spiders
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
The Tailed cellar spider can induce toxic reactions varying in severity. Nevertheless, these toxins primarily target their prey and predators and are usually not fatal to humans.
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Yes
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Species Status of Tailed cellar spider
They have been introduced into other parts of the world accidentally, including Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America, and some Pacific islands and are now pantropical in distribution.
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Distribution Area of Tailed cellar spider
Pantropical
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Appearance of Tailed cellar spider
Females of Crossopriza lyoni are about 3 - 7 mm in length. Males are slightly smaller, at about 2.5 - 6 mm in length, and have prominent pedipalps. Both sexes possess extremely long fragile legs. Males have slightly longer legs than females. The legs are gray to amber in color and covered with numerous small longitudinal brown spots.
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Adult Size of Tailed cellar spider
2.5 - 7 mm
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Predators of Tailed cellar spider Larvae
Frogs, toads, lizards, small mammals, birds, insect predators (such as larger spiders or insects)
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Scientific Classification of Tailed cellar spider
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Youth Habitat of Tailed cellar spider
Urban and Suburban Areas, Caves and Subterranean Areas, Rotting and Decaying Matter, On and Within Other Organisms
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Adult Habitat of Tailed cellar spider
Urban and Suburban Areas, Caves and Subterranean Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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How Can You Attract Tailed cellar spider
Insect bait or small bugs can be used to attract tailed cellar spider, as they are predominantly insectivorous.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Tailed cellar spider
The most suitable time to find tailed cellar spider is generally at night when they are most active and out of their hiding spots hunting for food.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Tailed cellar spider
Warm and humid conditions are preferable when searching for tailed cellar spider, as these conditions are ideal for the insects on which they prey.
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Harmful Effects of Tailed cellar spider
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Toxic to Animals

Tailed cellar spider typically harms other animals through biting with its fangs, often resulting in a mild toxic reaction. The adults are responsible for this action. For example, when humans or dogs accidentally come into contact with tailed cellar spider, they may experience discomfort or minor symptoms due to the mild toxicity. Smaller pests, such as houseflies and beetles, can also be affected, potentially leading to more significant distress or even fatality due to their smaller size and different physiological responses to the toxin.

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Bite Humans

Typically, tailed cellar spider does not exhibit human-biting behavior. Their method of predation is not suited for human skin penetration, and they show no aggression towards humans. Encounters leading to bites are rare, accidental, and often defensive. Consequences of such unintended bites are minimal, causing only mild and localized discomfort.

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