The hobo spider (Eratigena agrestis, formerly Tegenaria agrestis) is a member of the family of spiders known colloquially as funnel web spiders, but not to be confused with the Australian funnel-web spider.

The Hobo Spider (Tegenaria agrestis) is a member of the genus of spiders known as funnel web spiders. The Hobo Spider is one of a small number of spiders in North America whose bites are generally considered to be medically significant.

2018年9月18日 · Hobo spiders are found in the Pacific Northwestern United States. Learn more about what they look like and if you should worry about a hobo spider bite.

2024年6月3日 · Hobo spiders spin funnel webs that are shaped like little tornadoes, only wider at the top. They wait at the bottom of the funnel for their prey to get trapped in their web. Outdoors, they're...

2023年7月18日 · A hobo spider bite is not usually a cause for concern, although some people say it is dangerous. Learn how to recognize a hobo spider and what to do if one bites.

What do hobo spider bites look like? Read facts about hobo spiders and more useful information on hobo spiders from our pest control professionals now.

2024年1月20日 · The Hobo spider is different from the Australian funnel-web, even though they both belong to the funnel-web spider group. With various scientific names like Philoica agrestis and Tegenaria rhaetica, these spiders can be found in Europe, Central Asia, and North America.

2021年12月2日 · The appearance of hobo spiders is not unattractive, but their coloration is rather subdued, being a mixture of brown and rust earth shades. They have a herringbone pattern on the top side of their abdomens. Although most Agelenidae have very "hairy" looking legs, the legs of this spider are fairly smooth.

2024年10月11日 · Hobo spiders, or Eratigena agrestis, belong to the funnel-web spider family known as Agelenidae. These spiders first made their way to the Pacific Northwest in the 1930s and have since spread across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and neighboring states.

Hobo spider behavior and diet. Hobo spiders primarily feed on insects and other small arthropods. Their diet includes bugs such as ants, flies, and beetles, which they capture with their unique hunting style. Hobo spiders are skilled funnel weavers, creating distinctive funnel-shaped webs.