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

Golden orb weaver spiders (Nephila clavipes) keep track of how many insects are caught in their webs. Túngara frogs (Physalaemus pustulosus) even stage numerical duels as part of their mating ritual: ...

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The Tetragnatha spider stretches its legs to become nearly invisible. Learn how this clever behavior helps it hunt and survive near water.

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Dara Ojo was once afraid of spiders, particularly the biting, venomous kind. How times have changed. Not only is the photographer willing to get up very close and personal with arachnids of all ...

Some other striking images are of the primrose moth, with distinct vivid pink and yellow coloring; a spiny-backed orb weaver spider with a pagoda-like posterior; a katydid — a type of cricket ...

At least the black lace-weaver spider (Amaurobius ferox) has a mercifully quick death at the hands of her children. Initially, she produces trophic eggs that pass out of her body for them to feed on.