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Collectively, the dataset totaled 453 observations of freezing behavior across 10 spider species," the report continues. After the air puff stimulation, most of the spiders remained immobile for ...

Joro spiders tend to eat various insects, including stink bugs, yellow jackets and mosquitoes, and they also feed on other types of arthropods, such as lady beetles (better known as ladybugs).

Several species exist throughout the state with the biggest being the Carolina Wolf Spider growing as large as 1 ½ to 2 inches in length (not counting the legs).

Both species of spiders can build huge, beautiful webs, but golden silk orb weavers tend to place their webs higher off the ground, in areas they're more likely to catch their prey.

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