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Spider webs have spun their way across the North Island in recent days, with the arachnids leaving homes, fences, trees and reserves draped in gossamer from parts of Auckland to Hawke's Bay â and an e.
Spider webs have spun their way across the North Island in recent days, with the arachnids leaving homes, fences, trees and reserves draped in gossamer from parts of Auckland to Hawke's Bay â and an expert says there's no need to worry. The phenomenon, known as ballooning, happens when young spiders release strands of silk into the air and ride the wind â and even subtle electric currents â to find new places to live. "No spiders have wings, but this is a way that they can fly," arachnologist Dr Fiona Cross said. Cross, known as Dr Spider, said the spiders involved were typically small species
