NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A new creepy-crawly could be making its way to Middle Tennessee. The invasive East Asian ‘Joro spider,’ known for its bright colors and large size, was first spotted in 2010 ...

The newfound species belongs to the family of 'ladybird velvet spiders' but the bodily features display starkly unusual ...

Scientists have discovered five new species and subspecies of peacock spiders in Western Australia. Dr. Jurgen Otto estimates there are now more than 60 species and subspecies of Australian peacock ...

There are many different kinds of spiders living in and around our homes.A lot of News 8 viewers have been asking about one colorful spider. News 8 Jack Hubley answers the questions in this week’s ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ATHENS, Ga. (StudyFinds.org) – Characterized ...

A large, brightly colored invasive species called the Joro spider is on the move in the United States. Populations have been growing in parts of the South and East Coast for years, and many ...

A Joro spider is its web in Georgia. (AP/Alex Sanz) It was the summer of the cicada — but now, Joro spiders may be swooping in to claim their spot in the headlines. Researchers say these black and ...

The mating dances of exotic spiders are captivating for sure, but researchers are interested in learning more about how some spiders are able to see in color, an unusual ability in spiders. Nate ...

Biologist discovers unique visual diversities for rare color vision in two groups of jumping spiders. While most arachnophiles will likely find tiny spider dancers who can "swagger like Jagger" ...

Reports of the Joro spider entering the Northeast are making headlines as East Coasters become aware of the arachnid that can grow up to four inches. While the spider currently lives mostly in the ...

A spider, dressed for the season, showed up in Walter Camp’s canoe as he paddled down the North Landing River. After he flipped over his canoe and set out on the water, Camp found his colorful ...

An international team of researchers found that the brightly colored jumping spider Saitis barbipes could not see its own vivid reds. Jumping spiders, the flamboyant dandies of the eight-legged set, ...