It’s important to note that these spiders are not aggressive and typically only bite humans if they feel threatened or cornered. The orchard orb-weaver spider (Leucauge venusta) is a colorful ...

Once orb-weaver spiders ensnare male fireflies in their ... “The spider’s venom or the bite itself may lead to changes in the ensnared males’ flashing pattern,” says Li.

A small spider with pale body and legs and silver-grey markings on the abdomen. It is usually found around the outside of houses and gardens, and is particularly common around windows. Because of ...