A Natural History of the World's Spiders," author Ximena Nelson examines three species of spider with unusual diets — plants, ...

UK spiders often take residence in our homes but tend to stay out of sight (and mind). Here's a list of the British spiders ...

Spiders are popping up in Halloween displays and props. Only two of the hundreds of species found in Indiana are harmful.

The study was inspired by the known fact that orb-weaver spiders have a particular affinity for fireflies, which they seem to keep alive while stuck in their web so that they can attract more ...

The large and vividly colored Joro spiders are making their way north and the question isn't if they're coming to the NYC ...

Florida is home to some of the most fascinating creatures found in North America, from manatees to roseate spoonbills. Still, ...

The large arachnids that were predicted to be years away from arriving here were most likely transported by humans, expert ...

Scientists learned a terrifying tactic that some spiders rely on to lure prey into their webs: using fireflies as glowing ...

Earlier this year, USA Today reported that orb weaver spiders also have another interesting skill: Trapping a firefly and using its glowing bulb to attract even more insects. The study was ...

Spiders Around the World exhibit will launch on Sept. 21 at the invertebrate zoo at 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, ...

They are with us throughout the summer, but spider webs become more noticeable on bright autumn mornings as they sparkle with dew drops. Size ...