Long-jawed Orb Weaver

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There are many different species of long-jawed orb weavers in the Family Tetragnathidae. They are characterized as skinny spiders with long legs.

They build orb shaped webs to catch their prey and are often found near water.

Like all spiders, they can bite humans, but more often than not, they are not inclined to bite. You can get very close to them in nature and watch them at work without worry.

© 2005 Patricia A. Michaels