Spiders make up one of the largest populations of invertebrates in Michigan. There are approximately 50,000 species of ...

The scary-looking, ominously-named wolf spider is actually a beneficial insect. Wolf spiders belong to the class Arachnida and are members of the family Lycosidae (derived from the Greek word lycos, ...

Discover Michigan’s biggest arachnids, from harmless house hunters to bold web builders that rule local backyards.

South Carolinians who are proud of where they live may not realize they've been killing the state spider, often mistaken for the brown recluse. The Carolina wolf spider was designated the official ...

Spider-Man's mythical variants, like Six-Arm Spider-Man, showcase unique and diverse interpretations of the iconic character. Characters like Spider-Osborn and Spider-Borg exhibit twisted ...

A wolf spider carries recently hatched babies on her back while sunning on a rock in Olathe, Kansas. The Kansas City Star North Carolina is home to more than 1,200 species of animals, including ...

A wolf spider stays low to the ground. The timid venomous creatures are common in California, especially during warm months. Getty Images As sweltering temperatures continue to bake California, the ...