🌿Native Nature

Hobo Spider

Eratigena agrestis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Agelenidae ›Genus: Eratigena

About

The hobo spider (Eratigena agrestis, formerly Tegenaria agrestis) is a member of the genus of spiders known colloquially as funnel web spiders, but not to be confused with the Australian funnel-web spider. The medical significance of its bite is still poorly understood and debated. Individuals construct a funnel-shaped structure of silk sheeting and lie in wait at the small end of the funnel for prey insects to blunder onto their webs. Hobo spiders sometimes build their...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hobo Spider?
The scientific name of Hobo Spider is Eratigena agrestis.
What kingdom does Hobo Spider belong to?
Hobo Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hobo Spider belong to?
Hobo Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Hobo Spider belong to?
Hobo Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Hobo Spider belong to?
Hobo Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Hobo Spider belong to?
Hobo Spider belongs to the family Agelenidae.
What genus does Hobo Spider belong to?
Hobo Spider belongs to the genus Eratigena.