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.

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.

Here we will explain exactly how orb-weaver spiders make their webs and why they are architectural wonders. Why Orb Weavers Are Special Spiders Orb weavers have an extra claw for web building.

August is spider season. 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 ...

It's the time of year when the orb-weaver spider's appearance is more common in the Wilmington area. The orb-weaver spider might not be popular or wanted around by many people because of the ...

Orb-weaver spiders are members of the spider family Araneidae and are the most common group of builders of circular webs.

Just in time for Halloween, one of the biggest, most active web-spinning spiders in San Diego has come back out to play.

Chris and Martin take a close look at how the golden orb weaver spider spins its web. As a miniaturized Martin climbs a branch, Chris also gets on the miniaturizer so they can see how Orbit the ...

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 ...