Mouse Spider

Also known as European Mouse Spider, Blackwall's Mouse Spider

Mouse spiders prowl dark corners, sheds, and stone walls at night, using swift bursts of speed to capture prey without relying on a capture web. Their velvety grey-to-brown abdomen resembles the sleek fur of a small rodent, giving them their memorable common name. By day, they rest inside silky tube-like retreats tucked beneath loose tree bark, leaf litter, or indoor floorboards.