Spring is the time when many spiders emerge from their winter hiding places and start doing what they do best: spinning webs. This is when you may spot the classic cobwebs in your yard or garden.

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 ...

Discover Michigan’s biggest arachnids, from harmless house hunters to bold web builders that rule local backyards.

It’s a quiet autumn evening. You’re enjoying some TV, when an unscripted movement catches your eye. A large house spider ( ...