The wasp spider is the biggest orb-weaver in Britain. (Image: Getty Images) The wasp spider is easily recognisable due to its ...

With the death of a student last year after a spider bite, it is good to know what action you should take if you are bitten.

Increasing thoracic blood pressure allows the arachnid to extend its legs outward. This Golden Orb spider has eight legs, four on either side. Insects have pairs of antennae that they use to ...

It is the largest orb-weaver in ... body length of 23mm, this giant might give you quite a surprise if it dashed across your carpet." However, this is an "uncommon" spider and is usually found ...

Dr Harry Evans, Emeritus Fellow at CAB International, led scientists – including from the Natural History Museum of Denmark ...

attenboroughii infecting the spiders Metellina merianae and Meta menardi, both cave-dwelling orb weavers that are found in Europe. The first sighting of the peculiar fungus has a colorful ...