Overnight, a sudden blossom of funnel webs appeared in the damp grass along Sand Beach Road in Stonington. These webs are spun by grass spiders (genus Agelenopsis).
According to PennState Extension, “The webs, which are large, somewhat concave, mostly horizontal, and sheetlike with a funnel or tunnel located off to one side, are often observed more frequently than the spiders themselves. The webs are found on grass, weeds, and ground covers such as ivy, pachysandra, or periwinkle, and in numerous exterior places such as fencerows, bushes, and brush piles. However, homeowners frequently see these fast-moving spiders indoors in the autumn as the spiders seek protection from falling temperatures.”
You might notice that by the end of the day, or maybe the next morning, those webs disappear. Where did they go? According to my research, the webs are still there, but without the dew or fog to dampen the silk, you just aren’t seeing them. This seems crazy, but it is a logical explanation.
Almanac
Today’s Forecast: Foggy conditions expected around 8AM. Wind gusts are up to 4 mph.
| Weather | ||
|---|---|---|
| Low Temperature: 50 | High Temperature: 54 | Precipitation (in): 0 |
| Wind Direction: S | Max Wind (mph): 4 | |
| Sunrise: 5:05 | Sunset: 7:55 | |
| Lunar Phase: Waning Gibbous | Days to Next Full: 26 |
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