Abstract
Present study was designed to record variation in the web parameters (mesh size, capture thread length, capture area, symmetry, and height) of adults and young Neoscona theisi constructed in natural conditions. Relationships of studied web parameters with several body measures (carapace width, IV leg length, and body mass) were also assessed. Data showed that webs constructed by adult spiders have larger capture area, capture thread length (CTL), and mesh size. Body mass was the important body measures to describe variations in capture area, CTL, and mesh size. Carapace width also influenced CTL and asymmetry of the web. However, studied body measures were not the predictors of web height above ground. From this study, it was concluded that variations in web design of N. theisi is affected by body mass and carapace width of the spider which may be helpful to estimate their biological control potential in different agroecosystems.
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