Many spider species catch prey using webs, with insects caught in them having little chance of escaping the spider’s grasp.
Some spider species weave their webs into intricate networks 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 close to their webs. When an insect becomes entangled in the web, it typically flails about and loses its balance, prompting the spider to rush in and seize its prey.
Garden spider webs are very sticky, and any flying insect that collides with them becomes firmly ensnared. The insect struggles to escape, but its movements alert the spider, which quickly comes in to capture it on the spot. In tropical regions, spider species construct webs that are so robust they can even catch birds.
