Why do spider webs look white?

Truly look at the spiders web. It's not really white but rather it's clear! During different angles the light will actually refract in the spiders web and it can be different colors. read more

If you look at it straight on, it appears white because of: (A) the angle of the spider web to the sun. (B) the thickness of the strand. A spider web is almost like a prism refracting light and making colors. Then you have the golden orb weaver spiders who can make yellow webs. read more

Spider mites on houseplants and outdoor plants is a common problem. Spider mite damage can not only make a plant look unsightly, it can even kill the plant. read more

Spider webs on grass that is damp with morning dew may be a symptom of a bigger problem called dollar spot fungus. The branching mycelium of dollar spot fungus looks like spider webs or cobwebs on morning grass, but unlike spider webs, dollar spot mycelium disappears when the dew dries. read more

Grass spider identification is easy because the spiders seldom leave their webs. Look for cone-shaped spider webs in the grass. The spiders like to hide in a part of the web sheltered by fallen leaves, rocks or debris. They quickly run to another part of the web when disturbed, and they can deliver a painful, but otherwise harmless, bite. read more