The further south you go, the bigger the bugs. Heat has a dramatic effect on the growth rate of some species, and North ...

Orb-weavers spin some spectacular webs, some being more than three feet in diameter! There are more than 3,000 different orb weaver species. Many of them are brightly colored with yellow, blue and red ...

Spiny Orb-weaver Spider. Image by HotHibiscus via Depositphotos. Native to Sri Lanka, the Peacock Parachute Spider is famed for its bold pattern that mirrors the alluring display of a peacock. This ...

Not all bugs are bad. In fact, some can benefit your garden. So don't be so quick to try to get rid of every insect you see ...

The study, published in the Journal of Animal Ecology and led by Dr Cedric van den Berg, analysed the colouration and pattern morphology of 45 diurnal and nocturnal east coast species. “ [Diurnal] sea ...

The wrap-around spider belongs to the orb-weaver family—but it’s clearly the weirdo cousin. Its body is uniquely adapted for camouflage, with a flat, disc-like abdomen and textured skin that ...

Multiple batches of chocolate nonpareils produced by Weaver Nut Company, Inc. and sold across the U.S. have been recalled due to potential undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug ...

Multiple batches of chocolate nonpareils produced by Weaver Nut Company, Inc. and sold across the U.S. have been recalled due to potential undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug ...

Katherine Weaver is an intern covering emerging and health news for the Tribune. She is a recent graduate from the University of Chicago, where she studied English Language and Literature and ...