In the spider world, even predators are hunted. Biologists in regions of the Southern U.S. noticed that the iconic black widow spider — known for its telltale hourglass mark and venomous bite ...

Black widow spiders are no stranger to Colorado, but does it seem like there are always more around this time of year? The weather gets cooler and temperatures start dropping below freezing ...

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This will get your spidey sense tingling: There’s a type of spider that looks like a black widow—but packs a much less potent bite. False widow spiders resemble their infamous cousins ...

Brown widow spiders, which are invasive to North America, are wiping out black widow populations in the U.S. by aggressively attacking them for no clear reason, a new study shows. When you ...

Brown widow spider: The invasive species hunting down and killing black widows. (photo credit: Louis Coticchio) The infamous black widow spiders are on the decline, and a new study suggests this ...

It's important to remember that these spiders play a vital role in our ecosystem by helping control insect populations. Black widow prevalence can vary depending on the region and conditions ...

Languages: English. You can get in touch with Joe by emailing [email protected] Black widow spiders are among the most notorious arachnids in the U.S., known for their potent venom and ...