Talk:Wall spider

clarification on cribellum vs. calamistrum

The article says "They possess an organ called a cribellum, which is a kind of comb-like device used to separate fibers of silk drawn from its spinnerets into many extremely fine fibers". Isn't this a misleading description of the cribellum? Isn't it, in fact, a description of the calamistrum? -Jared Beck 2010.10.07 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jaredbeck (talk • contribs) 03:19, 8 October 2010 (UTC)

too general

the statements in this article are of a generality bordering on the useless. the lemma could also aptly be named "web spider". any specialists out there? -- Kku 12:36, 9 June 2006 (UTC)

Oecobius navus distribution

Oecobius navus has been introduced to Australia and can be found in all states and territories, especially along the East and southern West coasts. This is confirmed by a quick look on iNaturalist, and will need to be updated on the Oecobius navus page as well. 2406:A800:D108:0:4986:A716:F267:6913 (talk) 00:41, 8 October 2025 (UTC)

iNaturalist is not a reliable guide to the distribution of spiders, which usually require considerable expertise to identify. Not listed in Australia in the World Spider Catalog right now. Peter coxhead (talk) 08:47, 9 October 2025 (UTC)

Research-grade data is available for O. navus' presence in Australia. It is unlikely to count for much, but I also have a photograph of what I am almost certain is Oecobius navus, taken in my home in New South Wales. 2406:A800:D108:0:ADF7:6619:5C5F:CF1D (talk) 11:45, 14 October 2025 (UTC)

I’ll see if I can find a professional assessment of the matter. 114.141.104.8 (talk) 12:30, 14 October 2025 (UTC)

An update

I’ve found a source! Page 33 of Whyte and Anderson’s book, “A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia” has a photograph of Oecobius navus taken by Robert Whyte captioned as being taken in Brisbane. ~2026-32963-52 (talk) 08:05, 3 June 2026 (UTC)