We can call this newly discovered spider another brick—or web—in the wall. Scientists in Colombia named the new species ...

The species was found in Colombia, including in urban areas, on building walls and on a colorful mural in Quindío. Researchers classified it as a synanthropic species, meaning it has adapted to ...

In A Nutshell Scientists have identified a new spider species in Colombia named Pikelinia floydmuraria, after Pink Floyd and ...

In this latest study, researchers from institutions across South America describe a new species of Pikelinia spider, a genus ...

Brown recluse spiders have a scary reputation, but the truth is more complicated than claims you see online. In Florida, ...

An insect ecology professor at the University of Kentucky explored her research on how bacteria affects spider reproduction during a March 20 lecture. The researcher, Jen White, presented her findings ...

Spiders and insects are often considered pests. Some people would rather see the creepy-crawly creatures dead than buzzing around their heads or creating webs in the corners of their property. In part ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The way gardeners view insects has come a long way in the past few decades. The importance of pollinators and the natural pest ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

Around a quarter of people are scared of insects and/or spiders. This phobia is quite strange, really, as deep down, we know that most of these tiny creatures can’t hurt us, and yet we still can’t ...