argiopidae

noun

Meaning

A taxonomic family of spiders known for constructing large, circular, and highly organized orb webs to capture flying insects.

Examples

  • Many species within the Argiopidae family are easily identified by the distinct zig-zag patterns they weave into their webs.
  • The Argiopidae are often referred to as orb-weavers due to the characteristic shape of their hunting structures.

Synonyms: orb-weaver, araneid, spider, arachnid