Scientists found a smiley-faced spider in the Himalayas, thousands of miles from Hawaii, but DNA says it is not the same species

In a remarkable find, researchers have identified a new spider species, Theridion himalayana, in the Indian Himalayas that ...
Indiatimes

“Happy-face” spider discovered in the Indian Himalayas with 32 colour variations and markings that resemble a smiling face

Deep in the high-altitude forests of Uttarakhand, researchers have discovered a striking new spider species named Theridion himalayana, now widely known as the Himalayan happy-face spider. Found at ...
Science Daily

Hawaii's famous “happy-face” spider has a surprising relative

A newly discovered Happy-Face spider in the Himalayas closely resembles Hawaii's iconic species but evolved independently, according to DNA evidence. Its mysterious smile-like markings, many color ...
Fox Carolina

A common mix-up: Identifying Joro spiders

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A large, invasive spider received a lot of attention when it started spreading into South Carolina earlier this year - but you may be mixing it up with another common ...