Building these strong yet ephemeral traps is a process that follows patterns shared among spider species. But is there room ...

Spider webs are active, maintained structures built by spiders for hunting, shelter, or laying eggs, showcasing remarkable silk. Cobwebs, conversely, ...

Identifying common types of spider webs can help you understand if you're hosting a harmless and handy manager of pests or an ...

In the forests of South Africa lurks an arachnophobe’s nightmare – Nephila kowaci, the largest web-spinning spider in the world. The females of this newly discovered species have bodies that are 3-4 ...

If you have been on edge dodging spider webs around your home, you are not the only one. The Upstate is reporting increased ...

Some species have an incredible knack for hacking others to get what they want. Scientists have now discovered a fascinating new example – some spiders have been seen manipulating fireflies’ flashes ...

On April 12, 2021, scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reported that they had translated the structure of a spider web into music, which could have implications for cross-species ...