Orb-weaver spiders are members of the Araneidae family of spiders. They are found in all parts of the world except the Arctic and Antarctica, and there are thousands of different species.

Spiny orb-weaver spiders are active hunters, constantly on the move and searching for their next meal. They use their strong webs to catch insects, including flies, beetles, and butterflies.

Ms. Renkl is a contributing Opinion writer who covers flora, fauna, politics and culture in the American South. August is spider season. The orb-weaver spiders in my yard spend winter tucked away ...

Last year, Draag released Dark Fire Heresy, a hypnotic whirlwind of an album. Today, the Los Angeles shoegaze crew is announcing a new EP called Actually, the quiet is nice. The lead single “Orb ...

I’ve found this beauty the last few years waiting for her dinner on her web woven on my Red Hot Pokers (Kniphofia). Orb-weaver spiders are members of the spider family Araneidae and are the most ...

An Orb-weaver spider (Araneus diadematus) is pictured on its web on September 26, 2013 in Rennes, western France. AFP PHOTO / DAMIEN MEYER (Photo credit should read DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images) ...

The orb-weaver spider might not be popular or wanted around by many people because of the massive webs they create in your doorway, walkway or garden that you always tend to walk into, ...

Golden Orb Weaver Spider: Creature Power. Clip | 1m 34s Video has Closed Captions | CC. Chris and Martin take a close look at how the golden orb weaver spider spins its web. 09/20/2015 | Rating TV-Y ...

Orb-weavers are a small, mostly harmless type of spider with most being only one to two centimeters long. Found mostly in bushes, many species, such as the garden orb-weaver, build webs in both ...

Spring is the time when many spiders emerge from their winter hiding places and start doing what they do best: spinning webs. This is when you may spot the classic cobwebs in your yard or garden.