These spiders frequently build their webs in lower vegetation so they are able to catch prey more easily. Orbweavers hatch eggs in the spring and spend the summer and early fall growing ...

The wolf spider is one of the most impressive hunters in the arachnid family. Known for their speed, excellent vision and ...

Let's talk about one of the most misunderstood arachnids in your backyard: the garden spider. Known for their intricate webs and striking colors, these arachnids are some of the most beneficial ...

These spiders pull the center of their webs back so that it’s primed to fire like a slingshot when a mosquito is in range, and it seems they know when to do so by listening out for the sound.

“The Newcastle funnel-web, Atrax christenseni— dubbed Big Boy—is a totally new species. The ‘true’ Sydney Funnel-web, Atrax ...

HAN: They would release their webs from much farther away. So the ray spiders will release their webs in response to airborne prey vibrations. DANIEL: Determining both the direction and distance ...

First, as spiders do not have antennae as insects, what is their primary olfactory organ? Second, previous studies suggested that spiders lack wall-pore sensilla, the specialized structures that ...

An international team of scientists has revised the classification of Australia's most famous spider. With a bite more deadly ...

Originally, it was believed that the spiders were attracted to the smell of petrol, leading to them making their way up the fuel evaporation lines and building webs in them. It's usually not an ...

While in southern India, scientists recently stumbled upon some unusual spiders. The arachnids — which were brown, hairy and ...

Maintaining a pest-free home is essential for ensuring the health and safety of your family. Pests like rodents, spiders, and ...