Steatoda nobilis, a species of comb-footed spider,
characteristically hang upside down in webs known as tangle
webs. Typically, their webs are built high off the ground in a
darker corner. This group of spiders does not specialise on
particular prey but are opportunistic and feed on almost any
invertebrate that becomes entangled in their webs. Body length
(excluding legs): Size (including legs): In general, the life
cycle lasts about 1-2 years and the females usually live longer
than the smaller males. The white, spherical egg-sacs are
produced at intervals, their number depending on the food
supply. Eggs hatch within 2-4 months. Males usually achieve
maturity within a single year and die shortly after as they
cease to feed once mature. Females achieve maturity within the
second year and depending on environmental conditions and
sufficient prey may live into the third year. Mature and
reproductive male spiders are found in summer and autumn, mature
females can be found all year round and egg sacks are laid fr