Wildlife sighting

Orb-weaver Spider

Araneidae

Spotted a Golden Silk Orb-weaver!

Spotted by: nickadmin
Date: January 25, 2026
Near: Washington Parish, Louisiana
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About the Orb-weaver Spider

Orb-weaver spiders build circular, spiral webs to catch flying insects. Many sit in the center of the web by day; others hide nearby and wait for vibrations. Most are harmless to people.

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