Spiders build a fascinating variety of webs. This kind is called a "Cup and Saucer" (or Bowl and Doily) web, built by the Bowl and Doily Spider. These are often found in weeds about 2 - 3 feet above the ground. The spider stays just beneath the top web, the "bowl." Small insects get caught in the upper web and get eaten. I found this one in a field on a foggy June morning during the Science Camp where I teach.
Oak Ridge, TN June 2007 This beautiful little red Spider was found in the field during our Habitat Hunters activity at science camp. It was covered in tiny dew drops which refracted the morning sunlight into a shimmering rainbow. The species name, coccinea means "red".
