Spotted Orbweavers have a common habitat for this genus of spiders. They prefer woodlands and parks but they’re often seen next to homes, particularly in the garden. Spiders of this genus are rather large and have a smaller number of predators. Young Spotter Orbweavers are easier to prey o...
Spider webs or cobwebs are commonly found throughout homes in the Western and Northwestern U.S. states. Spider webs are created by spiders out of silk that is extruded from spinnerets to help catch prey. Catching prey is not the only reason spiders spin webs. Some spiders, like the brown...
White-tailed spiders (family Lamponidae) belong to the Lamponidae family with females growing to 16mm and males to 12mm in body length. They live in the crevices of homes and in outdoor buildings, such as barns and sheds. Their diet comprises of other spiders with the black house spider ...
The Ottawa Valley area of Canada, which runs roughly along the Ontario-Quebec border midway between Toronto and Montreal (the country's two largest cities), is home to variety of spiders, most of which are widespread throughout the rest of the North American continent. Despite the presence of...
Polyester Bees are the only group of bees in the United States that “decorate” their homes! Although this isn’t completely accurate, they apply a coating to the inside of their nests that dries into a plasticky, waterproof coating.This is how they got their name! =) ...
They are quite good-natured and sweet but also a little aloof and independent. All kinds of owners can enjoy this elegant and dignified breed in their homes. 8. Bloodhound The Bloodhound was originally bred to hunt deer and wild boar. ...
The various climates across Russia provide suitable homes to over 500 species of native birds, including large predators like eagles and hawks, as well as smaller songbirds such as finches and sparrows. These diverse bird populations make for colorful and vibrant skies above Russian cities and towns...
Interestingly, mud daubers are great for pest control because they like to feast on spiders and other insects, but are considered the mortal enemy of the dreaded black widow spider. Although they’re often black and yellow, mud daubers can also be metallic blue and black with the blue variety...
Rosemary, a member of the mint family, has a pleasing aroma and is apopular culinary herbthat is also an effective deterrent for mosquitoes and other insects that like to munch on garden plants along with spiders. Use rosemary as a landscape plant around your home, garden, and outdoor livin...
Toads of the species are mostly brown or rusty-brown. They live in woodlands but they’re also highly common in urban areas. Toads of the species are often seen next to porches and homes, especially at night. They come out from ditches attracted to flies, which in turn, are attracted to...