Bridge Orbweaver
Larinioides sclopetarius
Bridge orbweavers live around bridges, railings, building walls, and other hard structures, especially near lights over water where flying insects gather at night. They build round orb webs and usually wait in a retreat by day, then move onto the web after dark to catch midges, moths, mosquitoes, and other small insects. Like other spiders, they subdue prey with fangs and venom, but they are not dangerous to people. A notable urban specialist, this species often thrives in human-made habitats and can occur in dense colonies on illuminated structures.
- Type
- Fang
- Conservation status
- NE