Orb-weaver spider

Gardens, fields, forests, and around human structures where they can string large orb webs.

Insects such as flies, mosquitoes, beetles, and moths caught in their sticky webs.

Constructs intricate, vertical circular webs, often rebuilding them daily; typically active at night or waiting in the center of the web.

Generally harmless to humans with venom that is not medically significant; highly beneficial as a natural pest control agent in gardens.