Family Pholcidae (Cellar Spider)

Cellar Spiders' eyes patterns

Anterior View of Pholcus phalangtoides

Genus Pholcus 

Species phalangioides 

Common Name: Daddy Long-Legs Spider, Skull Spiders, Cellar Spiders

Dorsal View of Pholcus phalangioides

Location:

Worldwide

Size: 

Male: 6 mm (in length) 

Female: 7-8 mm (in length)

Habitat: 

Under rocks, under edges, under caves

Times: 

Breeding in between June and September

Foods: 

Insects and arachnids 

Biological Characteristics 

This kind of spider has they very long legs which confused people with the harvestmen (Order Opiliones). The spider itself swings really fast which can avoid predators by camouflage. The legs of this spider are translucent which allow them blending in the silks. 

Reference

Ferrick, A. 2002. "Pholcus phalangioides" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed July 28, 2013 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Pholcus_phalangioides/