Spiny orb-weaver spiders are active hunters, constantly on the move and searching for their next meal. They use their strong ...

Orb weavers are one of many types of spiders, usually identified by their unique webs. Find out more about these creatures, including where you can find them and how to prevent them.

Orb-weaver spiders are members of the Araneidae family of spiders. They are found in all parts of the world except the Arctic and Antarctica, and there are thousands of different species.

A pair of orb weaver spiders flying aboard the International Space Station have fought a battle with weightlessness and lost. ... "We took some pictures of it, so hopefully they will turn out." ...

Orb-weaver spiders have been found in the fossil record all the way back to the Jurassic era, but in many parts of the world, ... and I couldn't see pictures of them," he said, ...

Joro spiders are scientifically known as Trichoephila clavata. They share the same genus as golden silk orb weaver spiders, and they’re often mistaken for each other. Unlike golden silk orb ...

One species of orb weaver, however, might well slip beneath our notice: the trash-web spider. This is a tiny spider, about ¼ inch long, with the habit of building a long line of “trash” into ...

It’s orb weaver spider time in San Diego County — and this year could yield a bumper crop. Area residents could see more orb weavers this year than they have in years, said Chris Conlan, the ...

This is a golden orb-weaver, Nephila pilipes. (Photo courtesy of Bing Heng Lee) (CN) – Using a bright yellow color similarly found in several flower heads, scientists revealed in a new study Monday ...