In late summer and fall, these small orange arachnids will stretch their circular webs across trees and porches in your yard ...

Halloween is an opportunity to celebrate that which is creepy, spooky, scary and sometimes stranger than fiction. And for ...

An Arklow resident who recently discovered a false widow spider nesting in an outdoor light fitting has had their fears eased by a local expert. Having identified the bulbous shape and distinctive ...

Fall is in full swing now and it is a treat. Leaves turn from green into bright reds, oranges, and yellows before falling to ...

Verified by iNaturalist, these 10 spider species show the real diversity of northern Michigan, from black widows to ...

As Halloween nears, Florida's spiders are stepping into the spotlight, not as villains but as misunderstood heroes of the ...

With more than 580 resident species, Ireland is a world of wonder for arachnophiles. While the United Kingdom boasts more ...

June Lockhart, actor known for "Lassie" and "Lost in Space," dies at 100 'I’d never be hired today': UW professor slams ...

If you suspect you’ve been bitten by a recluse and the area becomes increasingly red, swollen, blistered, or painful over ...

Two studies released Oct. 22 say the spooky-looking yellow Joro spiders in SC aren't so scary after all, with their bites ...

Bats, spiders, opossums, owls and black cats aren’t scary — they control pests, pollinate and clean up. Teach kids their ...

While most spiders are small and harmless, some species grow to impressive sizes, showcasing fascinating adaptations and hunting strategies. Here are seven of the largest spider species found in the ...