Have you ever heard of stretch spiders covering a beach in a Western Grecian island lagoon? It may sound like something out of a nightmare or a Halloween horror film, but it’s actually a natural phenomenon that occurs every so often. The last time it happened was back in 2003. These spiders are currently feasting on swarms of mosquitos, which explains why they have covered the beach in their webs. It may seem scary, but rest assured, they will only be doing this for a few days before moving on to the next phase of their life cycle – mating.

According to molecular biologist Maria Chatzaki from Democritus University of Thrace in Greece, this population explosion of spiders is due to the ideal conditions of abundant food, high temperatures, and sufficient humidity. While it may make some of us with arachnophobia a bit uneasy, these spiders are not harmful to humans and will not cause any damage to the area’s flora. In fact, they are actually beneficial as they are feasting on mosquitos, helping to control their population.

Interestingly, this phenomenon is not limited to Greece. Spiders have also been known to create vast webs in other parts of the world, such as a quiet roadside in Dallas, Texas. Despite the initial shock factor, there is an upside to this – the spiders are helping to control the mosquito population by feasting on them as they create their intricate webs.

So, while it may be unsettling to see the beach covered in spider webs, rest assured that it is a temporary occurrence that poses no harm to humans or the environment. And hey, at least it’s helping to keep those pesky mosquitos at bay!