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.

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.

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 ...