Furrow Orb Weaver

The Furrow Orb Weaver spider has variable colours, with a dark, distinct V-shape on the abdomen, above which there are two pincer like markings. Females reach a body length of about 13 mm and males reach up to about 8 mm.

These spiders are most often found in rough grassland and damper areas, often on reeds, especially near to water. They can be seen from June to October.

The Furrow Orb Weaver spider lives on flies and other small insects.

They build their web between grasses, or in low growing shrubs. During the day they often hide and then venture out at night. They remake their web in the evening. The male lives with the female during mating time, which they do twice a year, in spring and autumn. The female produces three to five yellow egg sacs during the summer.

The Furrow Orb Weaver spider is widespread and common throughout Britain.