In North America alone, there are approximately 180 different orb-weaver species, including the garden orb weaver and the spiny orb weaver. Most spiders have two claws on each foot, ...

As spiders go, spiny-backed orb-weavers (Gasteracantha cancriformis) aren’t very intimidating. Fully-grown females are barely half an inch across, and males are even tinier.

True to their name, spiny orb weavers host conspicuous spines on their abdomen. Though these spines most likely evolved to deter predators, most people find these spiders to be quite menacing in ...

The spiny orb weavers are common throughout the south, with some color variation, though the ones encountered in our region are mostly white with black spots andred spines.

This is a female spiny orb weaver. She’s less than an inch across and the males are so small, not even an 1/8-inch big, that Keeter might not ever see one.

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 ...

These spiny orb weavers are common throughout the south, with some color variation, though the ones encountered in our region are mostly white with black spots with red spines and look like tiny ...

The spiny orbweaver M. gracilis reaches maturity in August and September in Missouri, but it can’t hurt you—and it keeps pesky bugs in check . by Nicholas Phillips August 9, 2024 at 6:00 AM February 8 ...

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.

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.