potato-shaped-nuts t1_irr7rxr wrote on October 10, 2022 at 12:56 PM

My understanding was that spiders spun webs to suit their purpose. Sticky strands to capture, less sticky for architecture.

Timpstar t1_irv7pb6 wrote on October 11, 2022 at 8:24 AM

Yeah some spiders alternate between sticky webs and 'walking webs'. They only place their steps on the ones intended for walking

fortunatelythemilk t1_irq91qd wrote on October 10, 2022 at 5:25 AM

There is a really interesting doco about spiders and their webs. I'll try find it later sorry

747ER t1_irqjzi6 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 7:53 AM

I saw one a few years ago as a Halloween special, it was called “House of Spiders” I think? Not sure if it’s the one you’re thinking of

fortunatelythemilk t1_irqna4e wrote on October 10, 2022 at 8:43 AM

I think national geographic the spider web, it was years ago. But super interesting. Like I'm not a fan of spiders in person but they are amazing

ColdChickens t1_irqk7xp wrote on October 10, 2022 at 7:56 AM

https://youtu.be/p2HipedgM3I

Orisno OP t1_irq5fgc wrote on October 10, 2022 at 4:43 AM

From the article:

“The webs of Black House Spiders are constructed from cribellate silk, which is not sticky but is made from multiple combed fine strands and is extremely efficient at snagging the spiny legs of insects. The webs are in the form of lacy silk sheets, which spread out around one or more entrances to the spider’s retreat.”

cut-the-cords t1_irq5zxq wrote on October 10, 2022 at 4:49 AM

I think the ogre faced spider is one of them that does this method of catching prey as far as I am aware.

They are horrifying little things but fascinating.

Timpstar t1_irv7yxk wrote on October 11, 2022 at 8:28 AM

Scariest-lookin' spider by far

Fetlocks_Glistening t1_irr2vuh wrote on October 10, 2022 at 12:10 PM

That's it, no more iceberg for me, always knew it was suspect

majorbummer6 t1_irrh1zg wrote on October 10, 2022 at 2:12 PM

Lol you read lettuce instead of lattice too?

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fortunatelythemilk t1_irqne3r wrote on October 10, 2022 at 8:45 AM

Sorry I'm pretty lame with links and stuff sorry, but if you YouTube national geographic the spider web you'll find a dew different docos sorry I don't remember the one I watched but they all seem similar.

RedSonGamble t1_irsn0n9 wrote on October 10, 2022 at 6:57 PM

I thought they just spun webs to save pigs or something

TIL that not all spiders that spin webs make them sticky. One of many strategies includes spinning a fine silky lattice that entangles their prey instead.

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