Many people fear spiders and find them extremely intimidating. This is unfortunate, as most spiders are harmless and play a beneficial role in the environment by controlling insect populations. Spiders eliminate numerous harmful insects inside homes, such as mosquitoes and beetles, thereby indirectly reducing the risk of certain diseases. A single spider can consume up to two kilograms of insects annually. Spiders craft their webs using strong protein threads known as silk, producing up to seven different types of it. Consequently, spiders are classified based on the type of web they create.

Globally, there are over 52,000 known species of spiders, categorized into approximately 134 families. However, in Libya, research on spider species, their habitats, and environments remains limited. Studies worldwide emphasize the importance of spiders within ecosystems and their significant role in various ecological systems.