If you ask a child to draw a spider’s web, this is what you will get! Orb webs have the classic circular net appearance and are visible in gardens on dewy mornings. Several types of spiders use ...

Each type of silk gland is associated with a particular spinneret. No species has all seven, but orb-web weavers have five. Spiders have structures called spinnerets on their abdomen, usually on the ...

Some spiders build their webs across potential insect flight paths. High-traffic areas such as near a light or window that's lit up at night are prime sites. Other species place webs down low where ...

If the strand is drawn faster and tighter, the silk will be stronger. Snare webs contain special types of silks that are ...

There are tons of species and some can be difficult to distinguish from other spiders. Where you’ll find them: They like to build their webs where they’re most likely to grab flying insects ...