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Common House Spider

Parasteatoda tepidariorum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Theridiidae ›Genus: Parasteatoda

About

The common house spider (Parasteatoda tepidariorum), referred to internationally as the American house spider, is a spider species of the genus Parasteatoda that is mainly indigenous to the New World, with P. tepidariorum australis (common gray house spider) also encountered in some parts of Myanmar and Pakistan. American house spiders are synanthropic and build their tangled webs in or near human dwellings, often in secluded areas such as between loose walls and behind open doors and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common House Spider?
The scientific name of Common House Spider is Parasteatoda tepidariorum.
What kingdom does Common House Spider belong to?
Common House Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common House Spider belong to?
Common House Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Common House Spider belong to?
Common House Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Common House Spider belong to?
Common House Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Common House Spider belong to?
Common House Spider belongs to the family Theridiidae.
What genus does Common House Spider belong to?
Common House Spider belongs to the genus Parasteatoda.