While they may look similar to the invasive Joro spiders, these common arachnids not only help pollinators, they keep pests out of your garden.

Wolf spiders and tarantulas are both maligned and feared throughout the world. They are venomous, as are almost all spiders.

Two spider species have developed a remarkable defense mechanism by crafting decoys resembling larger spiders.

Tiny frog-like leafhoppers in Uganda's Kibale National Park are revealing secrets of rainforest survival. These small insects ...

Spider may elicit a “yuck” or an “ew” from many, but the true nature of these oft-feared critters is not as icky as one might ...

Silk decorations in spider webs aren’t just for show. They may help spiders “hear” their prey through vibrations.

Residents can learn about the importance of invertebrates and the threats they face at the Department of Environment and ...

Not only is this extraordinary spider an entirely new species previously unknown to science, but it is half male and half ...

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, about 25 miles southeast of Hiroshima, has faced a growing infestation of invasive spider ...

Deep in a sulfur cave in Mexico, scientists found the world’s biggest spiderweb — home to 111,000 spiders living in total ...

If you’ve ever had ants, spiders, or even mice hanging around your entryway, they’re not there by accident. The area around ...

Seeing spots in your house? You’re not alone. Swarms of little insects, which resemble ladybugs, are invading homes across the Volunteer State.