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
How many eyes do spiders have? Most spiders have eight eyes, but the exact number varies between species. Some spiders have six, four, two, or … Read More
Are Joro spiders invasive? Yes, the Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) is a nonnative species established and spreading in the United States, and University of Georgia … Read More
Learning how to get rid of Joro spiders can help when their huge golden webs begin covering porches, decks, walkways, trees, or other frequently used … Read More
What do Joro spiders eat? Joro spiders (Trichonephila clavata) are generalist predators that mainly capture flying insects in their large golden orb webs. Their diet … Read More
Joro spiders in Georgia have become a familiar sight, especially during late summer and fall when large females and their golden webs are easiest to … Read More
