Spiny orb-weaver spiders are active hunters, constantly on the move and searching for their next meal. They use their strong ...

Orb weavers are one of many types of spiders, usually identified by their unique webs. Find out more about these creatures, including where you can find them and how to prevent them.

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.

Orb-weaver spiders are members of the spider family Araneidae and are the most common group of builders of circular webs. Araneids have eight similar eyes, hairy or spiny legs and no stridulating ...

Orb webs are the work of, you guessed it, orb weaver spiders. They make what most people consider the classic spider web — wheel shaped with intersecting lines.

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, ...

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) ...

Orb weaver spider "season" is upon us in San Diego County, and this time, locals are seeing — and getting creeped out — by more of the spiders than usual. Stream San Diego News for free, 24/7 ...

The orb-weaver spiders in my yard spend winter tucked away in the egg sacs their mothers made for them in autumn. Come springtime, the spiderlings climb out of their egg sacs and promptly disappear.

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.