The spider’s legs and cephalothorax, which contrast with its vibrant abdomen, are white or gray. Like other orb-weaving spiders, the banded garden spider weaves orbs that can reach several feet ...

It measures up to 13 mm long, though it can measure up to 5 cm when the legs are included. Usually, the females build their webs around 3′ to 10′ above the ground. However, younger spiders may ...

In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, we demonstrated that male spiders use olfactory hairs called wall-pore sensilla on their legs as a “nose” to detect the sex ...

When spiders self-amputate two of their legs, they quickly adjust their running gait so they can return to full speed ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I write about the world of biology. There are over 45,000 species of spiders in existence, but here are three that are guaranteed to ..

The Goliath birdeater spider, native to South America's rainforests, is the biggest spider in the world, with a leg span reaching up to 12 inches (31 cm). The giant huntsman spider, found in Laos, ...

This insect gets its name from its spindly, spider-like legs, but it’s not a true spider. This pest typically lives in caves and forests, but it can invade dark and damp indoor spaces.