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Are daddy longlegs spiders? Usually, no. The creatures most commonly called daddy longlegs are harvestmen, arachnids in the order Opiliones, and they are not true … Read More

Dock spiders are large fishing spiders commonly seen around lakes, ponds, cabins, docks, and other damp environments in North America. The name usually refers to … Read More

Spiders are useful predators outdoors, but finding them repeatedly in bedrooms, basements, garages, or other living spaces can become frustrating. If you prefer to avoid … Read More

Spiders can enter homes while searching for food, shelter, moisture, or quiet places to build webs. Although most household spiders are harmless and even help … Read More

Araneidae spiders are among the most recognizable spiders in gardens, forests, fields, and backyards because of the impressive circular webs many species construct. Commonly called … Read More

Australia spiders have a worldwide reputation for being unusually large, dangerous, and sometimes downright frightening. In reality, spiders in Australia are extremely diverse, ranging from … Read More

Giant sea spiders are among the ocean’s strangest-looking creatures, with extremely long legs surrounding a remarkably small body. These marine arthropods are especially famous in … Read More

Sea spiders are strange marine animals known for extremely long legs, tiny bodies, and an appearance that resembles land spiders. Scientifically called pycnogonids, these ocean-dwelling … Read More

Ctenizidae trapdoor spiders are secretive, ground-dwelling spiders famous for constructing silk-lined burrows sealed with camouflaged, cork-like doors. Rather than building exposed webs to capture food, … Read More

Argiope aurantia spiders are large, colorful orb-weavers commonly seen in gardens, fields, and sunny areas across much of North America. Often called yellow garden spiders, … Read More