Discovered in 2022, the subterranean spider web spans over 1,000 feet and is home to a six-figure population of arachnids.

There are some seriously beautiful spiders in the world, but the species we currently have a crush on is Eresus rubrocephalus ...

A new spider species from among the harsh dry lands of southern Morocco has amazed the scientific world with its face, a ...

Quick Take Dolomedes plantarius is the great raft spider. These spiders came back from the brink of extinction. Peat bogs and ...

On their mission to seek out new life, scientists have named three new spider species Kirk, Spock and McCoy — after characters from the original “Star Trek” series. By Christine Hauser Star Trek fans ...

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday, ...

Scientists in Europe have identified a previously unknown species of fungus that turns cave spiders into “zombies.” The fungus lures them out of their webs before instigating an untimely death and ...

Crimson red ladybug spider with surprising scientific characteristics has been discovered in Morocco and named Eresus ...

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 ...

Learn why “spider season” and deadly Sydney funnel-web season are different, and how to stay safe when spiders are on the move.

Spiders can elicit fearful reactions in some people, but the majority of species cause no harm to humans and may provide benefits. That said, there are a couple of venomous spider species in the metro ...