Orb-weaver spider

Gardens, fields, forests, and around human structures where they can string their webs between vegetation or buildings.

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

Many species build a new wheel-shaped web daily, often consuming the old one to recycle proteins. They typically wait for prey at the center of the web or hide nearby in a retreat.

Benefits include natural pest control by reducing insect populations. Risks are minimal; their venom is generally harmless to humans, and they are non-aggressive, biting only if directly trapped or squeezed.