Other than black and white, it also has orange stripes on its legs and body. White-backed garden spiders are orb weaver spiders that live outside in tall grasses. They are known for weaving ...

Let's talk about the orb weaver spider ... (commonly called the European garden spider), have intricate patterns on their backs, which can range from white spots to bold stripes.

Dominating this picture, a giant orb-weaving spider, (Mongolarachne jurassica) having spun a web amongst the Ginko baiera twigs, has just caught a giant cicada (Palaeontinodes reshuitangensis).

In this article, we’ll introduce you to ten particularly intriguing spiders that might redefine your perspective on these misunderstood creatures. Northern black widow (adult ... beyond mere predators ...

A spotted orb weaver is shown ... mosquitos. All spiders have a venomous bite (that’s how they subdue their dinner), but only a few introduced arachnids are harmful. Black widow spiders and ...

Good news: Orb weaver spiders are harmless to humans! Their bite is mild, similar to a mosquito bite, and only occurs if the spider feels threatened or accidentally comes into contact with skin.