Winter spider’s web identification

Wasp Spider ©Ruth McCracken at Simpson 15 August 2017

Wasp Spider ©Ruth McCracken at Simpson 15 August 2017

Most spiders tuck themselves away into nice warm crevices during the winter months but on frosty mornings their frozen webs are more visible than ever. All spiders make silk but only some families make webs. The web structure varies between families so it’s a useful ID feature, you can probably find at least 5 different types of webs around your home and garden.

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