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This image of a spider web was taken by a conservation employee in Missouri.
Missouri Department of Conservation / Facebook
A Missouri Conservation Department employee snapped a photo of a huge spider web, and followers of the department on social media could only comment on his fearsome appearance.
Media specialist Francis Skalecki recently snapped the photo on a road near Springfield, according to the administration, who posted the photo on their Facebook page on Wednesday.
The complex circular grid is created between two trees, and the perspective of the image makes it look massive.
The web was created by the orb weaver spider, which is a spider known for its intricate web designs. They are quite large – about a half an inch for a female – and are usually hairy or furry, according to the department’s website. Spiders help control the numbers of flies and other annoying insects, but that’s not the first thing that comes to mind.
Facebook users commented on the suitability of seeing an orb network of this size in October, and one mentioned that it was “the kind that literally” captures “people if they walk through it at night.
Others expressed their feelings for the spider, while appreciating his beautiful work. Several comments mentioned finding a new place to live, while many joked that the photo should have included a disclaimer for those who are afraid of spiders.
