A newfound defensive tactic takes advantage of this idea: researchers documented spiders building giant spiderlike ...

The spider doppelgängers are made of prey carcasses, plant debris, and other organic materials. They have a central structure ...

This spider doesn’t run or hide when danger strikes. Instead, it builds a fake version of itself — and predators fall for it. Survival demands remarkable strategies in the understory of tropical ...

Tropical orb-weaving spiders craft giant spider-like puppets in their webs. Scientists say the decoys may deter predators, ...

Helicopter damselflies specialize in preying on web-building spiders, like the little orb weavers. This predatory flyer is ...

Two species of spiders have been observed for the first time weaving larger “decoy” models of themselves to protect themselves from predators. The findings mark the first instance of any creature ...

Spider webs aren't only functional, they are a work of beauty, with some spiders going that extra step, adding an unexpected element.

Researchers have documented the strange antics of two tropical spider species that build giant, arachnid-shaped decoys out of silk, plant matter and prey remains in their webs. When you purchase ...

Studies have shown that spiders are averse to some scents—using them in your home means spiders will find a new spot to ...

When people talk about “the biggest spider,” they’re usually mixing two different records: the longest leg span and the ...