Unlike spider webs, which spiders use to catch and trap their prey, cobwebs are vacant “homes” spiders have abandoned to move onto better pastures—in this case, usually just a new area of your house. The stray spider web left behind is sticky and a magnet for pollen, dust particles, and other debris. But these transient house guests also leave behind other dust collectors.
Spiders spin a little safety line as they move from one surface to another. These leftover strands collect pollen and dust and result in the wispy streamers you may see around the house.
What Causes Cobwebs?
Although the term “cobweb” and “spider web” are often used interchangeably, “cobwebs” refers to a specific type of web made by cobweb spiders. These home-abandoning spiders get their name from the disorganized construction of their webs. Different species of cobweb spiders have different disorganized patterns of web-building, but they are all designed to capture prey.
So are cobwebs and spider webs the same thing? Yes and no.
Let us explain further…
Difference between a Cobweb and a Spider Web
The cobweb vs. spider web issue is more than a matter of what we call these unsightly messes. You probably don’t care what kind of spider made the web, or how neat or organized it is. You just want it gone! But it’s good to know what to expect before we begin cleaning out all those cobwebs.
For most of us, spotting a cobweb means it’s been there long enough to collect dust. If the web is tattered and full of dust, there’s a good chance it has been abandoned. If you have a keen eye and notice a spider web that looks almost transparent and strongly constructed, there’s a good chance there’s a spider close by. So the important difference between a cobweb and a spider web is that cobwebs usually don’t have spiders roosting in them!
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