The large, black garden spiders mistaken for funnel-webs
If you are bitten by a large, black spider in Australia, the medical advice is to treat is as an emergency. However, not all ...
Newly discovered fungus turns cave-dwelling spiders into ‘zombies’
Scientists have discovered a fungus that turns spiders into “zombies,” luring the arachnids out of their lairs before killing ...
What NOT to Do If You’re Bitten By a Brown Recluse
The name “brown recluse” conjures up nightmarish visuals for a majority of the population, and not only for those who have arachnophobia. This unique spider is found in 16 states, most of which are in ...
What Are the Tiny Black Bugs in My House Near the Window?
Are loads of tiny black bugs congregating near your windows? Learn whether they're flies, gnats or other insects, and how to ...
Tiny splendid peacock spiders have the fastest known jump among their kin
Jumping spiders—one of the largest spider families—get their name from the extraordinary jumps they make to hunt prey, to ...