Orb Weaver Spider

Natural Habitat

Orb weavers are commonly found in gardens, forests, fields, and around human structures such as houses, porches, and fences, where they can anchor their webs between structures or vegetation.

Diet & Feeding

Mainly insects caught in their webs, such as flies, moths, mosquitoes, and beetles.

Behavior Patterns

Orb weavers are known for spinning large, intricate, and often beautiful circular webs to catch prey. These webs are typically built at dusk and often consumed and rebuilt at dawn. They are generally not aggressive towards humans.

Risks & Benefits

Risks: Orb weaver bites are rare and generally not considered medically significant to humans. They may cause mild localized pain, redness, or swelling. Benefits: They are beneficial predators of insects, helping to control populations of pests in gardens and around homes.

Identified on: 8/26/2025