The web of this female giant golden orb weaver spider is made up of a strong outer rim of rigid silk and a more elastic center that’s able to withstand the impact of an insect in full flight. Now that the web is spun, all she has to do is wait. 🎥Island of the Monsoon | Smithsonian Channel

Can you believe it only takes this garden spider an hour to create an elaborate silk web? 🕸️This eight legged artist has created an orb web. Orb webs are considered the most efficient type of spider web, as the wheel-like design of the web covers the greatest area using the least amount of silk. | Discovery