New spider species in the Amazon mimics parasitic fungus

An international research team, including the Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (LIB), has described ...
CNN

Invasive Jorō spider is surprisingly tolerant of busy urban settings, according to new study

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. As the Jorō spider ...

Joro spiders are back and hatching now. Here's where they're found in NC

Native to Asia, the Joro spiders were first detected in Western North Carolina in 2021. Here's everything to know this spring ...
The Florida Times-Union

Joro spiders, invasive and the size of your hand, may be crawling to Florida, study shows

Female Joro spider leg-length gets up to 6-8 inches, males are much smaller Has this ever happened to you? You get up, stretch, throw on a robe, open the door to get the paper or walk the dog and ...
Centre Daily Times

Which Pennsylvania spiders are dangerous to humans? How to identify and avoid them

Though rare in Pennsylvania, black widow spiders offer bites that are medically significant for humans. JasonOndreicka Getty Images/iStockphoto While roughly 3,000 species of spiders are found ...