Small insects such as flies, moths, beetles, wasps and mosquitoes are examples of insects that make up the spider's diet. Some of the larger orb weavers may also trap and eat small frogs and humming birds should they venture into the web.

Should I kill orb weaver spider?

Spiny-backed orb weavers are not dangerous and are beneficial animals. They should not be killed if at all possible. In situations where numerous spiders are present, the webs can be regularly knocked down.

Do orb weaver spiders eat their webs?

Orb web spiders regularly take down and eat their webs to recycle the silk proteins, and it has been suggested they may “accidentally” consume the pollen during this process.