424K views · 10K reactions | 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 | Facebook

Here's a giant Golden Orb-weaver (Nephila pilipes) feeding upon a katydid in the garden here at Minibeast Wildlife. You can see how the spider uses its fangs to crush and mash its prey. At the same time it pours digestive juices from its mouth onto the prey, which is later sucked back up along with liquefied nutrients. Yum! | Minibeast Wildlife

This orb-weaver is HUGE, and they can be even larger?!!! #spider #orbweaver #arachnid #coyotepeterson | Coyote Peterson