Caterpillars eat a vast range of things. Whilst most eat plant matter, some are meat-eaters. Some eat particular strange things such as hair or dead mice. What is a caterpillar? Caterpillars are the larval stage of insects within the Lepidoptera…
Garden spiders eat a range of insects, such as moths, flies and wasp. Mostly they eat flying insects, which are caught in their webs. They are also cannibalistic, with females often eating males when they come courting. What do Spiders…
A female garden spider (Araneus diadematus) won’t die immediately after she lays her eggs, staying with them to protect them. However, as the weather becomes colder and her resources become depleted, her life will come to an end. This usually…
A number of spider species like to live in our homes, but garden spiders (Araneus diadematus) tend to prefer to live outside. Houses are arid environments, which many animals find hard to cope with. Why do spiders like our houses?…
Where garden spiders (Araneus diadematus) go in the winter depends slightly on what climate they live in. Those who live in a warmer climate tend to mature more quickly and therefore only live a year, dying after laying their eggs…
Many different species will happily chomp down a Eurasian garden spider (Araneus diadematus) if given a chance, though few are specialised in eating these arachnids. Birds, mammals and even other spiders will treat them as a tasty snack, which is…
