Daddy long-legs

Fact Box Species: Physocyclus globosis (QM) Family: Pholcidae Body length: female: 8 mm male: 7 mm Habitat: In a loose web in sheds, caves, rock crevices, and under bridges Toxicity: Uncertain; may may be too small to cause human illness

This spider is distinguished from other pholcids by the shape of its abdomen, which is almost globular but with a broad overhanging bulge at the rear

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Pholcus phalangioides and Crossopriza lyoni.