Keeping true to their name, spider mites weave silken threads between new leaves or as they progress upward along the plant's length. Sometimes, these fine webs even spread to the adjoining stems ...

But a good way to spot mites is to look for leaf damage. Look closely for silk webs on your plants, too. You may spot spider mites crawling on your plant leaves. But they're very small and can be ...

And then there are the carnivorous caterpillars, an evolutionary rarity. And now scientists have discovered one very hungry ...

Discover how spiders adapt their webs to urban noise pollution, shedding light on the impact of human activity on wildlife.

Scientists in Hawaii have discovered a new, extremely rare species: carnivorous, bone-collecting caterpillars, that live in ...

While spiders are beneficial to have in your garden as they feed on pests such as aphids, beetles, wasps, caterpillars, and ...

Researchers exposed spiders to a range of different chemicals — including caffeine, marijuana, and Benzedrine — and noted how differently they spin webs under the influence of each.

The carnivorous "bone collector" caterpillar is the only known species of its kind, researchers say, and its ancient lineage may soon die out.

‘Most spiders have poor eyesight and rely almost exclusively on the vibration of the silk in their web for sensory information,’ said Beth Mortimer of the Oxford Silk Group who led the ...