Orchard Spider

Natural Habitat

Found in shrubs, gardens, woods, and edges of wetlands, typically building webs in low-hanging vegetation.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivorous; feeds on small flying insects such as flies, moths, and mosquitoes caught in its web.

Behavior Patterns

Builds horizontal or inclined orb webs. They are often found hanging upside down in the center of the web. They are active during the day and have a life cycle that spans one year.

Risks & Benefits

Benefits the ecosystem by controlling insect populations. They are not dangerous to humans; while they possess venom to subdue prey, their bite is rare and typically no more painful than a pinprick.

Identified on: 3/21/2026