However, in some cases the spider will kill and begin to consume its prey in the opening of the tube, but will retreat further if disturbed.

[5] The spider can be lured to the entrance by gently touching the triplines with a stick in the evening or at night.

[4] Originally a species of the Mediterranean region as far east as Georgia, it can now be found in many towns in southern Britain, where they were probably introduced via seaports at least since 1845.

[3] It has been found in several places in Cornwall, South Molton (North Devon) ,Shaftesbury, Torbay, Bradninch (Mid Devon), Jersey, Plymouth, Bristol, North Somerset, Swindon, Gloucester,[6] Ashford, Folkestone, Deal, Dover, Hayes, Southampton, Salisbury, Whitstable, Canterbury, South East London, Vinters Park, Maidstone, Portsmouth, Exeter,[7] Sittingbourne, Isle of Sheppey, Essex, Faversham, Tonbridge, Hitchin,[8] Sheffield, Bridgwater[9] and Newport,[10] where it prefers south-facing walls.

[citation needed] Egg-laying females are known to prefer the habitation of brick structured buildings.

If a female is found between the months of September and October, it is highly likely that she has laid eggs in preparation for the next spring.