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Oecobius annulipes
Ringed Wall Spider
Oecobius annulipes is a small wall-dwelling spider in the family Oecobiidae, native to Northern Africa and introduced to Brazil, St. Helena, and Pacific Islands. This species has been studied extensively for its photoperiod-sensitive life cycle and web-building behavior. Adults are active primarily from April to early September, with complex overwintering strategies that vary based on photoperiod conditions. The species constructs characteristic flat, tangled webs on walls and structures, and has been observed capturing prey through specialized web-use behavior.