Small Towns in Greece 'Invaded' by Spiders

Small Towns in Greece 'Invaded' by Spiders

The warm weather that hit the small town of Aitoliko in the western region of Greece, gave birth to an astonishing burden when the spider stretched its net up to 300 meters long.

Spider webs cover up to 300 meters of plant area on the beach in the small town of Aitoliko, Greece.

The Tetragnatha spider web covers the 300-meter long plant area on the coastline of the city of Aitoliko.

Small Towns in Greece 'Invaded' by Spiders

Experts say the attraction of the spider is a seasonal phenomenon, when they build large nests during the breeding season.

Increasing mosquito populations are also considered to contribute to an increase in the number of spiders in the region.

Maria Chatzaki, professor of molecular biology and genetics in Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, said high temperatures, adequate humidity and abundant food were ideal conditions for spiders to reproduce in large numbers.

In an interview with, Chtzaki said: "Spiders seem to take advantage of this condition by holding a kind of party. They marry, reproduce and give birth to a new generation."

"This spider is not harmful to humans and will not cause damage to plants covered in nets."

"They will party before they die."

Source: viva