The newfound species belongs to the family of 'ladybird velvet spiders' but the bodily features display starkly unusual ...

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

Researchers have announced the discovery in Morocco of a new, previously unknown spider species of the genus Eresus, ...

A striking new spider species, distinguished by its bright red head, has been discovered in Morocco's arid landscapes.

The great raft spider, one of Europe’s largest native spiders, has made an extraordinary comeback after being on the brink of extinction.

Step aside, Van Gogh. Some spiders are out here making self-portraits for survival. New research shows that several orb-weaving species construct giant web-mounted “doppelgängers” convincing enough to ...

Some spider bites can be dangerous to humans—and can even cause death. But which arachnids around the world pose the biggest risk to us? Spiders have a bad reputation—research suggests that between ...

Wolf spiders are the most common spider species in the world. They get their name because they chase down their prey and pounce on it like a wolf. They’re usually dark gray, brown, or black but can ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — There are more than 500 species of spiders in Oregon, and soon they’ll be breeding. Eeek! Every autumn, the Oregon Department of Agriculture sees an uptick in spider reports ...