These eerie, white-foamed spiders are infected by a parasitic, entomopathogenic fungus that takes control of their brains and bodies, putting them into a zombie-like state.

UK spiders: The 24 British ... Common garden spider in its web Credit: Getty Images - Getty. ... These spiders have black and white stripes on them, hence their name. Spitting Spider. 24.

But according to Chris Bonnett, garden expert and owner of GardeningExpress.co.uk, you should leave one type of cobweb well alone (though another similar-looking infestation does need to be ...