The scary-looking, ominously-named wolf spider is actually a beneficial insect. Wolf spiders belong to the class Arachnida and are members of the family Lycosidae (derived from the Greek word lycos, ...

Giant Jorō spiders are spreading across the US at an alarming rate, as scientists warn of unknown impact on local ecosystems.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Some creepy crawlers are back just in time for spooky season. Experts tell FOX Carolina News they’re seeing an increase in spiders this fall. One of the most ...

Deep underground in a dark, sulfuric cave on the border between Albania and Greece, scientists have made an incredible discovery – a giant communal spider web spanning more than 100 square meters ...

For residents of the southeastern United States, fall signals the return of Joro spiders—huge, bright yellow arachnids from Asia—haunting porches, gardens, and just about anywhere big enough for ...

The movie was shot in north central Wisconsin 50 years ago on a scrawny budget, rushing under a tight timeline and with a script pieced together as it was filmed. Even so, once released in 1975, "The ...

An Australian woman saw a giant spider on her home. — -- A woman in Australia got quite a fright when she saw a giant spider on her home on July 23. Lauren Ansell told Australian media the spider ...