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  The most commonly seen
spider in prairies and wetlands is the large black and
yellow garden spider. Like all web-building spiders, it
has special glands that produce silk threads that are
woven into a web that captures its insect food. The
garden spiderÕs web is often large, sometimes as large
as 10 feet across, and has a zigzag pattern of silk
threads in the center. These webs are strong enough to
catch grasshoppers. Garden spiders usually make a new web
each night. |
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 The most commonly seen
spider in prairies and wetlands is the large black and
yellow garden spider. Like all web-building spiders, it
has special glands that produce silk threads that are
woven into a web that captures its insect food. The
garden spiderÕs web is often large, sometimes as large
as 10 feet across, and has a zigzag pattern of silk
threads in the center. These webs are strong enough to
catch grasshoppers. Garden spiders usually make a new web
each night. |
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