Discover how orb-weaver spiders spin circular, silk webs that populate gardens and yards with grace and precision.

A large, multicolored orb arachnid, called the Joro spider, is causing a stir in the media thanks to its arrival and rapid ...

Orb weaver spiders, one of the most common families of garden spiders, are widely known for their size, color and elaborate webs — something San Diegans might be keenly aware of after walking ...

Orb weaver spider "season" is upon us in San Diego County, and this time, locals are seeing — and getting creeped out — by more of the spiders than usual. Stream San Diego News for free ...

The stunning arachnid was photographed at night in La Maná, Ecuador. Spiny-backed orb weavers, like the Gasteracantha cancriformis shown here, come in a variety of colorations and can be found ...

Males are showier, giving off multiple light pulses to attract a mate. If ensnared in an orb weaver spider’s web, however, flashy males can become deadly decoys. Orb weaver spiders seem to trick ...

Joro spiders are scientifically known as Trichoephila clavata. They share the same genus as golden silk orb weaver spiders, and they’re often mistaken for each other. Unlike golden silk orb ...

In a study published April 18 in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, biologists found that the glue that makes orb weaver spiders’ webs so sticky actually evolves faster than the ...

Here we will explain exactly how orb-weaver spiders make their webs and why they are architectural wonders. Orb-weaver spiders are members of the Araneidae family of spiders. They are found in all ...