Orb Weaver Spider

Gardens, forests, fields, and human structures; they build webs between branches, tall grasses, or eaves.

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

Nocturnal web builders; they often consume and rebuild their webs daily. Many species hang head-down in the center of their web or hide nearby, often sensing vibrations from prey caught in the web. They are generally solitary.

Generally harmless to humans; their bites are rare and typically cause only mild, localized pain, if at all. They are highly beneficial in controlling insect populations, especially agricultural pests and nuisance insects like mosquitoes.