Nesticodes


Nesticodes is a monotypic genus of comb-footed spiders containing only the red house spider. It was first described by Allan Frost Archer in 1950, and has a pantropical distribution due to ship and air travel.

Description

Nesticodes rufipes is a small red-bodied spider, non-venomous to humans. They can be extremely common inside homes, building webs in dark corners and under furniture. They have been observed preying on insects such as mosquitoes, flies, and ants.