Wildlife ‌experts found eight new species of dragonfly, three unknown grasshoppers and some 60 new butterflies and moths in ...

A new study published in the open-access Biodiversity Data Journal suggests that spider webs—particularly those incorporating ...

Spiders in the garden usually eat insect pests, but the large Joro spider has been making headlines. Experts say this ...

UC Davis scientists uncovered Aptostichus ramirezae, a new trapdoor spider species living under California’s dunes. Genetic analysis revealed it was distinct from its close relative, Aptostichus simus ...

UAE boosts biodiversity protection with 55 protected terrestrial and marine reserves covering 19.04% of the country, ...

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Vibrant, tiny, and sporting a bright red grin on its back, the Happy-Face spider is one of the most famous and recognizable arachnids in the world. For over a century, this cheerful-looking creature ...

Alabama’s tick season includes familiar species and a newly detected invasive tick. Here’s what experts are watching.

Scientists have discovered a tiny new spider species in Colombia — and its name is a nod to one of rock music’s most iconic albums. The spider, officially named Pikelinia floydmuraria, was identified ...

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Despite measuring only 3 to 4 millimeters in length, these synanthropic (urban-dwelling) spiders may play a significant role in managing household pests. Dietary analyses of P. floydmuraria and a ...

A hand-sized spider from Asia that can travel by air is expanding its US web presence, penetrating deeper into the country than ever — with the potential to invade the Northeast. This golden arachnid, ...