Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Spiders such as this Argiope bruennichi sometimes adorn webs with zigzagging stabilimenta. (Pierluigi Rizzo (member of Aracnofilia ...

Spider web “decorations” may help arachnids to pinpoint the location of their captured prey, suggests a study. The “extra touches” to intricate webs - known as stabilimenta - enable the eight-legged ...

Several spider species build orb webs. These spiral wheel-shaped webs that often dot plants in the forest and the corners of our homes capture flying prey. They’re the iconic spider web shape you see ...

These circular creations are made by a class of spiders called orb weavers that includes lots of common garden spiders. They adjust their design based on which insects they’re most likely to capture: ...

Spider web “decorations” may help arachnids to pinpoint the location of their captured prey, suggests a study. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, sports, arts & entertainment, ...