Researchers sequenced the knotty sea spider’s genome for the first time, revealing a missing gene that many other animals ...

Dihonov says the only way to truly deter spiders is to minimize the insect activity around your home. “No prey means no food for them and they will move away searching for it. So pest-proofing your ...

California has its share of spiders, but which ones are dangerous? Here are 10 common brown spiders in California.

Among the most common spiders found in and around the home, the shy grass spider (aka a funnel-web spider) builds dense, silk-lined webs/burrows to trap its insect victims. They’re also super fast ...

The severity of the reaction caused by a spider bite is related to the amount of injected venom; bite site, the victims' age, and the injection of gastric contents with the bite. Treatment of ...

The invasive Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) is endemic to East Asia. It was first discovered in the U.S. in North ...

Tiny brown bugs can be a nuisance indoors, but identifying the culprit is the first step toward getting rid of them for good.

Scientists in Japan discovered a new species, Synodus autumnus, a red-eyed lizardfish with sharp teeth, autumnal hues, and a habitat spanning the Pacific Ocean.