Grass spiders are quick, ground-dwelling weavers known for the distinctive funnel-shaped webs they build in lawns, shrubs, and field grasses. When insects wander onto the sheet-like web, the spider darts out from its tubular retreat with impressive speed. Although they look imposing, grass spiders are not aggressive and their bites are rare and mild. They play a helpful ecological role by keeping pest insect populations in check. Wildearth | Sandringham Private Game Reserve