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Why do I see spiders encased in a web in the corner of a room? What are they doing?
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Maybe a spider cocoon? #596979
Asked September 16, 2019, 6:48 AM EDT
Why do I see spiders encased in a web in the corner of a room? What are they doing?
Hartford County Connecticut
Expert Response
Spiders spin webs to catch other insects to eat them. Web designs will vary by spider species. Some spider will wrap the caught insect with more spider silk before it is eaten. Other spiders spin webs for housing.
Regards,
Carol Quish
UConn
