The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is one of Australia's most iconic arachnids. It's a member of the widow spider family, closely related to the black widow spider. They're famous for their ...

There are seven broad types of spider webs, and each is created in a unique way. In this article, we find out about their ...

You're more likely to spot egg sacs than the spider eggs themselves. Spider egg sacs (not "egg sacks") are small, round or teardrop-shaped bundles made of silk. They're often white, cream or pale ...

The brown widow spider (Latrodectus geometricus) is a lesser-known relative of the infamous black widow. The first brown widow spider was discovered in Los Angeles in early 2000. A member of the ...

The sun spider is known for its great speed and powerful jaw. Oddly enough, sun spiders, which are also called wind scorpions or camel spiders, are neither spiders nor scorpions. They belong to the ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider is the most venomous in the world. This scientists already knew since it has 13 people have been ...

The study marks a major shift in understanding the Sydney funnel-web spider, with each newly identified species occupying ...

California's diverse wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, great white sharks, stingrays, widow spiders, ...

The authors emphasise the importance of recognising and appreciating these six- and eight-legged creatures that coexist with ...

Dubbed "Big boy'" the impressive spider can grow up to 3.54 inches (9cm) compared with 1.97 inches (5cm) for the more common ...

Let's talk about the woodlouse spider, an arachnid with a unique hunting style and impressive jaws. Known scientifically as ...

An image of what appears to be a large, hairy, snoozing spider has created quite a stir amid arachnid enthusiasts. The photo was posted on a Facebook group dedicated to identifying Australian spiders ...