The Hobo Spider
Scurry along now, here comes the hobo spider! Known formally as "Tegenaria agrestis," this eight-legged arachnid has a brown body marked with a unique herringbone or chevron pattern. Adult males range from 1/3 to 2/3 inches long, while the ladies can grow up to 2/3 to 1 inch long. Fun fact: they not-so-mysteriously vanish when spring blooms, but reappear during the fall. They lay low in places like basements and garages, spinning funnels of non-sticky silk that serve as both their homes and hunting grounds.
| Hobo Spider | |
|---|---|
| Size | 0.5-1.2 inches (1.3-3 cm) |
| Weight | 0.01-0.03 ounces (0.3-0.8 grams) |
| Speed | Speed: 0.03 mph (0.05 km/hr) |
| Key Strength | Aggressive behavior when threatened |
| Biggest Weakness | Vulnerable to predators |
| Scientific Name | Tegenaria agrestis |
| Family | Agelenidae |
| Habitat | Indoors and outdoors, prefers dry areas |
| Geography | Pacific Northwest region of North America |
| Diet | Insects and other spiders |
| Lifespan | 1 year - 2 years |
The Hobo Spider
Scurry along now, here comes the hobo spider! Known formally as "Tegenaria agrestis," this eight-legged arachnid has a brown body marked with a unique herringbone or chevron pattern. Adult males range from 1/3 to 2/3 inches long, while the ladies can grow up to 2/3 to 1 inch long. Fun fact: they not-so-mysteriously vanish when spring blooms, but reappear during the fall. They lay low in places like basements and garages, spinning funnels of non-sticky silk that serve as both their homes and hunting grounds.
Fun Fact: Here's a thrilling tidbit - male hobo spiders have two boxing glove-shaped appendages near their mouths called pedipalps, used for mating and that's how they roll in the spider world!
| Hobo Spider | |
|---|---|
| Size | 0.5-1.2 inches (1.3-3 cm) |
| Weight | 0.01-0.03 ounces (0.3-0.8 grams) |
| Speed | Speed: 0.03 mph (0.05 km/hr) |
| Key Strength | Aggressive behavior when threatened |
| Biggest Weakness | Vulnerable to predators |
| Scientific Name | Tegenaria agrestis |
| Family | Agelenidae |
| Habitat | Indoors and outdoors, prefers dry areas |
| Geography | Pacific Northwest region of North America |
| Diet | Insects and other spiders |
| Lifespan | 1 year - 2 years |
Hobo Spider Matchups
We use AI to simulate matchups between the Hobo Spider and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.
Fun Fact: Grab your spider-spectacles! Did you know that hobo spiders are near-sighted? Their poor vision leads them to rely more on their sense of touch and vibration to navigate the world, just like using a spider-radar!
Fun Fact: Talk about a foodie! The hobo spider has been known to play sneaky tricks on their meal by creating a trip-line on their web that alerts them when dinner is served!