Spiders are amazing creatures, and orb-weaving spiders make some of the most intricate structures in nature. Their ...

Scientists have discovered what they believed to be the world’s largest-known spider web in a Balkan cave, where two ...

If you're scared of spiders, Halloween certainly doesn't help. People decorate their homes with monstrous-looking fake ...

Why do spider webs have zigzag designs? New research reveals how they act like vibration alarms to help the spider sense its ...

In the dense rainforests of Peru and the Philippines, two small, unsuspecting orb-weaving spiders have unveiled a stunning ...

Don’t forget that under all that snow, there’s a whole community of insects, spiders, and other arthropods waiting for the ...

Black widow spiders, known for their potent venom and distinctive markings, prefer dark, undisturbed areas for nesting and ...

After a brief foray into creatures big, flashy, and famous, we must return to form and focus on the spineless, creepy, and crawling. Today we’re shining a spotlight on one of the most loathèd ...

Researchers at this university stumbled upon this trapdoor species, but originally believed it to be Aptostichus simu s. Upon further analysis, they realized that though they appeared to be identical, ...

Spiders invade homes during cold months searching for warmth and food, but one straightforward maintenance task blocks their ...