This species is one of the larger jumping spiders. They measure around 9 to 14 mm long, with males being smaller than females. Although their seemingly erratic jumping can be startling, they are ...

There are seven broad types of spider webs, and each is created in a unique way. In this article, we find out about their ...

For example, some spiders are black with white stripes or spots, while others are mixed with other colors. Follow along to learn more about 6 different types of black and white spiders.

The first signs of a black widow spider bite are usually a pinprick sensation, minor swelling, redness and a target-shaped sore, Medline Plus explains. Within 15 minutes to an hour of getting the bite ...

Scientists discover three species of the famous “Sydney funnel-web spider”, including a larger and more poisonous one in ...

A spotted orb weaver is shown in its web Upcountry. It is one of approximately 205 species of spiders in Hawaii, of which an estimated 77 species have been introduced by people accidentally or ...

Scientists in Australia say a group of “unusually large” funnel-web spiders is actually a new species in its own right. Researchers say they used anatomical and DNA comparisons to study different ...