I had a “Duh!” moment when I realized that spiderwebs and spiders are popular Halloween decorations not just because many people thing they are creepy. These non-aggressive spiders rarely bite and are beneficial in our gardens, but there are good reasons that they’re more visible in October. They are eating more in preparation for the winter, so they need larger webs to catch their food. And to a spider, a large, well made web is sexy and can help attract a mate. 

Enjoy these beautifully made webs when you come across them in October.