Arachnid · GBIF taxon 2158870
Arabesque Orbweaver
Neoscona arabescaAlso known as Arabesque Orb Weaver
Arabesque orbweavers spin intricate, vertical spiral webs among foliage, tall grasses, and garden structures to catch flying insects. Named for the intricate, swirling dark markings along their swollen abdomens, these spiders often hide in a curled leaf near the edge of the web during the daytime. As night falls, they sit right at the hub of the web, waiting for subtle vibrations that signal trapped prey.
NocturnalWeb-BuilderBeneficial
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Flies
- Moths
- Mosquitoes
Predators
- Birds
- Wasps
- Lizards
ThreatsPesticide use, habitat destruction
HabitatsFields, forests, gardens, shrublands, meadow edges
Life span1 year
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderAraneae
- FamilyAraneidae
- GenusNeoscona
- SpeciesNeoscona arabesca
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Moderate
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observing webs: Look for vertical spiral webs woven between branches or tall grass, especially in early morning dew.
- Nighttime viewing: Use a red light after dark to spot the spider sitting head-down at the center hub of its web.
- Garden benefits: Leave webs intact in garden beds to allow natural pest control of flying insects.
Predator (c) Michael K. Oliver, Ph.D., some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Michael K. Oliver, Ph.D. · cc-by
Close Relative no rights reserved, uploaded by Mirko Schoenitz · cc0
Family Relative (c) M. Whitson, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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