Grey house spider

Fact Box Species: Zosis geniculata (RM, QM) Previous species name: Uloborus geniculatus Family: Uloboridae Body length: female: 6 mm male: 4 mm Habitat: In a small tangled web Toxicity: This species lacks venom glands

The tangled web formed by this species can be found in the corners of sheds and other rural constructions. There may be more than one adult female in a single web mass. The banding pattern on the legs helps identify this species. Although quite unrelated to Achaearanea tepidariorum this species is also sometimes called the grey house spider.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Uloborus barbipes.