The spider photographed in a web affixed to some mailboxes in Port Townsend is a female cross orbweaver, according to Rod Crawford, spider expert at the University of Washington’s Burke Museum ...

One spider’s art is another’s junk. The trashline orbweaver doesn’t have a typical aesthetic sense—it wraps up poop, leftover pieces of prey and other debris in a straight line.

The Golden Silk Orbweaver spider has invaded Congaree National Park, which officials say is tied to climate change and rising temperatures “The golden silk orbweaver is a tropical climate spider.

Banana spiders in South Carolina can grow to be quite large, which may be alarming to any unsuspecting passerby who happens to cross one’s path. In addition, they can be quite brightly colored.

“Considering spiders as a whole, its not spider season, but considering [giant house spiders and cross orb weavers], the ones that people actually notice, it is their season,” Crawford said in ...

“Considering spiders as a whole, its not spider season, but considering [giant house spiders and cross orb weavers], the ones that people actually notice, it is their season,” Crawford said in ...

Banana spiders in South Carolina can grow to be quite large, which may be alarming to any unsuspecting passerby who happens to cross one’s path. In addition, they can be quite brightly colored.

“Considering spiders as a whole, it’s not spider season, but considering [giant house spiders and cross orb weavers], the ones that people actually notice, it is their season,” Crawford said ...

Orb weavers are one of many types of spiders, usually identified by their unique webs. Find out more about these creatures, including where you can find them and how to prevent them.

The most common spiders seen during this time of year are cross orb weaver spiders, which live outdoors, according to Crawford. They are often seen in the Tri-Cities’ many riverside parks .

“Considering spiders as a whole, its not spider season, but considering [giant house spiders and cross orb weavers], the ones that people actually notice, it is their season,” Crawford said in ...