Eratigena agrestis, commonly known as the hobo spider, is a medium-sized arachnid found primarily in North America and Europe. It favors human dwellings in urban areas, constructing funnel-shaped webs in dark, undisturbed places. Notably, it has long legs and a brownish body with distinctive chevron patterns on its abdomen.

Eratigena agrestis, commonly known as the hobo spider, is originally native to Europe. Its range includes both Western and Central Europe, spanning countries such as France, Germany, and the Netherlands. It has also been introduced to North America, where it is found in the northwestern United States and southwestern Canada, including states like Washington, Oregon, and provinces like British Columbia.

The hobo spider typically inhabits temperate regions characterized by moderate climate conditions. It favors environments with cool and moist conditions, often found in low-lying areas with abundant natural or artificial cover.

Eratigena agrestis is often found in fields, gardens, and wooded areas, as well as in urban environments such as basements and structures with undisturbed areas. Its ecological niche involves being a ground-dwelling spider that constructs funnel-shaped webs, preferring locations where it can capture prey efficiently. The species is adaptable to varying degrees of human disturbance, often thriving in areas where there is minimal competition from other spider species.