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Mud daubers get their name from their habit of using mud to build their nests, while most wasp species use wood pulp for nest ...

A colorful jumping spider mimics multiple species of ants, and its repertoire of impressions seems to help it scare off one of its fiercest predators. By Sam Jones Siler collingwoodi is a spider that ...

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Jumping spiders have distinct eyes and fur markings that will help you spot them. Getting rid of them entails a few essential home maintenance steps.

For Emily Hess, it was a Phidippus regius named Gretel. Hayden Shea's first was caught by her boyfriend's dad. Sunday Costell ordered her first one off eBay. "I went from selling three to four a week ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We know spiders best as quiet, eight-legged monsters who lurk around ...

If you have been a follower of this column for any length of time, you have read about my opinions on favoritism multiple times, whether it be a movie, a food group, music or even a different animal ...