Fields of Web: The Rare Occasion When Spiders Take Over

Spiders seek shelter in elevation when they are forced to leave the ground. Image credit: Cristóbal Alvarado Minic
This survival tactic was witnessed by people in Australia when heavy rains and strong winds lashed parts of Victoria, causing flooding and widespread damage. As waters rose, spiders tried to escape the floods by latching onto higher ground, covering roads, trees, and fields with a veil-like spider web. In one area, a spider web covered more than a kilometer of a road.

This video was taken by a resident shortly after the rain has stopped.