Females are a dull brownish gray but — like their namesake, the peacock — male sparklemuffins pull out all the stops in the ...

Jumping spiders make great pets for both new and experienced owners alike. They aren’t dangerous and are naturally curious ...

A rare species of spider known as the "distinguished jumping spider" was found in the area, which was given environmental ...

Jumping robot spiders and swarms of robotic bees sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but researchers at The University of Manchester are already working on such projects and aiming to lead the ...

Jumping spiders don’t build webs, but like their arachnid kin, they can produce silk. Some species are known to spin fine threads as they leap, presumably to stabilize takeoff and ensure a more ...

A small spider with white and black markings and a characteristic jerky ‘start and stop’ movement. Usually found hunting on external walls and surfaces but frequently venturing indoors through open ...

Insecticides may be more toxic to common spiders than previously thought. Copper jumping spiders play an important role in controlling pests in fields. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...

These spiders are ground-dwelling hunters that reside in various environments and, while they are venomous, their bites are not harmful to humans, says LaJaunie's Pest Control. Jumping spiders are ...

A rare species of spider known as the "distinguished jumping spider" was found in the area, which was given environmental protections to restrict building. Those protections meant 1,300 homes ...