A subgroup of air-breathing, terrestrial (land) arthropods, spiders are not actually insects but rather belong to the Class Arachnida (a.k.a. arachnid). Besides spiders, other arachnids include ...

The green lynx spider is a big, bright green ghost of the garden, often fading into the foliage and flowers as it prowls for insects. It lives across most of the southern U.S. from coast to coast, as ...

Many spiders eat their webs to save resources and recycle nutrients. This involves a systematic process where spiders eat a web before creating a new one, especially if the web is no longer fit for ...

Jumping spiders are a diverse bunch. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Ever seen a teeny, furry spider scampering across the floor?

Spiderwebs rarely make a good first impression. Even if you aren't one of the insects they're designed to capture, a sudden coating of silk on your face can be annoying, and possibly alarming if you ...

Here's what to know about brown recluse spiders and how to avoid getting bitten by them. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The ...