The grass spider is one of of the most common critters you'll find in your backyard. Part of the Agelenopsis genus, these arachnids are masters at building funnel-shaped webs in dense vegetation and ...

Spiders are some of the most common creatures we share our homes with. While they may seem scary at first, most house spider species are harmless and even helpful, keeping pest insects under control.

A bold black line runs along each side of their tan or light brown body, making them easy to identify. Unlike wolf spiders, grass spiders have a spinneret — used for web-making — that is visible at ...