Many spider species catch their prey using webs, leaving insects caught within with little chance of escape.
Some spider species weave intricate webs or tubes, such as the large house spiders. Other species, like garden spiders, create exceptionally beautiful webs. These “master” spiders often hide in a silk tube near their web. When an insect gets ensnared, it usually flails and loses its balance, prompting the spider to rush in and seize its prey.
Garden spider webs are highly sticky, and insects flying into them become firmly trapped. As the insects struggle to escape, they inadvertently attract the spider, which quickly comes to capture them on the spot. Tropical spider species build webs so robust that they can even catch birds.
