Herennia multipuncta is commonly known as the ornamental tree trunk spider due to the many dark sclerotised spots on the female abdomen. It exhibits sexual dimorphism which is the male being much smaller than the female. The web starts off as an orb web using prominences on the underlying structure for support. This spider weaves a small web on the trunk of a tree or the wall of a building and is well camouflaged by its dappled colouration. It is active at night and can normally be found in wooded area and on trees. It is usually found in association with man and has spread to other countries where it is considered invasive. This species is widespread in South Asia, South East Asia, China and Taiwan.