A project to implement Permaculture Principles for a 1/4acre suburban block
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Golden Orb Spider
Walking under the plum to get the Rainbow Chard for dinner tonight - look who I walked straight into ----- Sticky web with a giant Golden Orb in Centre!! YYEEEKKKS ...
Helpful for the Plum tree - not so helpful in the dark of night....
These spiders do not seem to form either beneficial or harmful relationships with humans. As they weave their webs in bushes and near flowers, they might present a nuisance for gardeners or flower pickers. Some nests near fruits may repel known pests, such as the fruit fly, without the need to use insecticides.
Helpful for the Plum tree - not so helpful in the dark of night....
ReplyDeleteThese spiders do not seem to form either beneficial or harmful relationships with humans. As they weave their webs in bushes and near flowers, they might present a nuisance for gardeners or flower pickers. Some nests near fruits may repel known pests, such as the fruit fly, without the need to use insecticides.
(Wikipedia)