How Spiders Take Down Their Own Webs
WouterSpiders use their webs to catch prey. There are dozens of species of spiders, each producing different kinds of silk. Some produce translucent silk, while others produce silk that is low in UV reflection. They also have various glands that produce silk.
The silk produced by some spiders is actually blue. Its sticky properties make it possible to snag on solid objects. They also produce a light enough to be seen at a distance.
There are many types of webs, but the most common are sheet and funnel webs. A sheet web is a slightly concave sheet of silk or threads that is placed on the ground. The main purpose of a sheet web is to trap insects. They can be found on the underside of trees, bushes and blades of grass. Some have funnels or bowls that help them catch their prey.
Orb-weavers are a group of spiders that construct elaborate webs. They typically build them at night. Some orb-weaver spiders build new webs every day. These spiders tend to be docile. They aren’t aggressive and won’t harm you. Some orb-weaver species will even build and destroy a web.
The most elaborate type of spider web is a funnel. It’s made of dense, woven threads. Some spiders use guy lines to anchor the web. These guys are usually used by house spiders, which use their back comb-like legs to hang their webs.
Orb weavers can build and dismantle a tangled web that can ensnare a two-legged mammal. They are often noticed by homeowners in the late summer. Some orb weavers may drop off the web and go to a protected hiding spot.
