Nordmann'S Orbweaver
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Nordmann'S Orbweaver
araneus nordmanni
The Nordmann's Orbweaver spins beautiful, circular webs that can catch flying insects! These spiders are great at helping keep gardens healthy by controlling pest populations.
Habitat: Typically found in gardens, forests, and meadows across Europe and Asia.
Appearance
The Nordmann'S Orbweaver has a rounded, often leaf-shaped abdomen patterned with black, brown, and sometimes white or yellow markings. These intricate patterns help it blend seamlessly with bark or foliage, making it hard to spot among its environment.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassArachnidaOrderAraneaeFamilyAraneidaeGenusAraneus
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
1
Interesting facts
Some orbweavers eat their old webs each morning to recycle the silk material.
Spiders have eight eyes, but often see best through just two of them!
Their silk is stronger than steel of the same weight, pound for pound!
They can feel the slightest vibration in their web, sensing trapped prey instantly.
Special abilities
Ability
Web Architect
Nordmann'S Orbweaver can spin intricate, strong, and sticky orb webs that help them efficiently capture flying insect prey.
Ability
Stealthy Hunter
Nordmann'S Orbweaver has camouflage patterns that help them hide against tree bark or leaves, ambushing unsuspecting insects.
Ability
Silk Master
Nordmann'S Orbweaver can produce different types of silk, which helps them build webs, wrap prey, and even travel by 'ballooning'.
Measurements & details
- Size
- 6-15 mm
- Lifespan
- 250-400 days
- Leg Count
- 8
Diet & Feeding
These spiders are insectivores, catching flying insects in their sticky orb webs.
Primary Foods
- flies
- moths
- mosquitoes
- beetles
- grasshoppers
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
hunts
Common House Fly
Musca domestica
captures in its sticky web
eaten by
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
a common bird predator
eaten by
Eastern Yellowjacket
Vespula maculifrons
wasps can prey on spiders
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Nordmann's Spider
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always observe spiders from a distance and do not touch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Nordmann'S Orbweaver?
The easiest way to identify Nordmann'S Orbweaver is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How big is Nordmann'S Orbweaver?
6-15 mm
How long does Nordmann'S Orbweaver live?
250-400 days
What does Nordmann'S Orbweaver eat?
These spiders are insectivores, catching flying insects in their sticky orb webs.
Where is Nordmann'S Orbweaver usually found?
Typically found in gardens, forests, and meadows across Europe and Asia.
How does Nordmann'S Orbweaver hunt?
Ambush
How many legs does Nordmann'S Orbweaver have?
8
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