We totally get it; seeing a spider scurry across the floor is enough to make anyone jump. It's natural to want to grab the closest shoe or rolled-up magazine and go for the kill. But there are several ...

Unless you’re an arthropod admirer, like me, it’s not uncommon to panic if you see a web in the corner of your porch or kitchen ceiling. The good news is that most spiders in US homes and yards are ...

Spider webs are made from a protein fiber which we call silk. It is both strong and stretchy but not all spider silk is the same, there are several different types. Spiders produce silk using special ...

Have you ever wondered what some of the largest spiders in South Carolina might look like? If you haven’t before, you might be curious now. A nursery rhyme that kept waking a woman up at night in ...

Crimson red ladybug spider with surprising scientific characteristics has been discovered in Morocco and named Eresus ...

The population of the large, brightly colored invasive species called the Joro spider has been growing in parts of the southern and eastern U.S. for years, and some researchers think it's only a ...

The Lesser Caucasus Mountains are home to a diverse mix of flora and fauna. Meet the newest member of this fascinating ecosystem: Psammitis abuliensis. It’s not everyday that a new species is ...

Researchers have announced the discovery in Morocco of a new, previously unknown spider species of the genus Eresus, ...

A new spider species from among the harsh dry lands of southern Morocco has amazed the scientific world with its face, a ...

A new and large species of spider has been found living in Queensland, Australia, and researchers say it's in need of protection.Rare and colorful, the tarantula-like creature is a type of golden ...

Have you ever wondered what some of the largest spiders in South Carolina might look like? If you haven’t before, you might be curious now. You may be accustomed to seeing banana spiders in their ...