Northern black widows often make their webs in tree branches. The black widow spider's web helps it trap things to eat. They'll eat other spiders -- including black widows -- and all kinds of insects.

Their intricate webs help trap pests such as flies and mosquitoes and provide us with free pest control.” Arguably one of the most iconic spiders in the world, the black widow spider ...

Languages: English. You can get in touch with Joe by emailing joe.edwards@newsweek.com Black widow spiders are among the most notorious arachnids in the U.S., known for their potent venom and ...

These areas are perfect for the spiders to build webs and trap prey. The black widow is famous for its name, given because the female spiders are known to kill and eat males sometimes after mating.