Updated On — 12th Jun, 2022
The Arachnids are a misunderstood but stunningly diverse group of animals. Occurring in a wide variety of body plans, colors and sizes, these creatures are well worth taking a closer look at…
- by Steve Foster on January 21, 2023 at 3:12 pm
Caterpillars are surely among the most fascinating members of the bug world, at least when it comes to the looks. They are so diverse, colorful, and […]
- by Vedrana on January 9, 2023 at 6:16 pm
Keeping insects as pets can be incredibly fun! While most bugs aren’t exactly cuddly, keeping them as pets lets us learn so much and get closer to […]
- by Steve Foster on January 9, 2023 at 7:19 am
A bad pest infestation can damage your home, and cause health problems and even emotional stress. Nobody likes waking up with painful bed bug bites […]
- by Steve Foster on January 5, 2023 at 8:24 am
Having pests in your home is the last thing anyone wants to deal with, and roaches hold the special distinction of being one of the most hated house […]
- by Steve Foster on January 3, 2023 at 11:02 am
Is there anything worse than waking up and finding an army of ants invading your kitchen? Or, you wake up in the middle of the night, walk into the […]
- by Steve Foster on January 3, 2023 at 10:14 am
Mice are adorable as pets, but not so much as pests. They can invade your home in the dozens, using the warm spaces between your walls as a nesting […]
- by Steve Foster on January 2, 2023 at 10:07 am
Even if a house looks clean, it doesn’t mean that it’s a safe or healthy place to live. Hidden pests can cause numerous health and sanitation […]
- by Steve Foster on December 30, 2022 at 6:39 am
Gnats are one of the worst home invaders that can make your life miserable, and rooting out these little pests can be a nightmare. Here’s […]
- by Steve Foster on December 29, 2022 at 6:53 am
Spiders, from the itsy-bitsy to the creepy-crawly, aren’t a welcome sight in a home. Even if you don’t have arachnophobia, you’re probably not […]
- by Steve Foster on December 28, 2022 at 9:53 am
When one thinks of fleas, we almost always think they are a problem reserved for our furry friends. However, this is not the case. Fleas can not only […]
- by Michael on January 20, 2021 at 10:22 am
Dinosaur-Era Spiderweb Found in Amber John Pickrell in England for National Geographic NewsAugust 7, 2003 Over a hundred millions years ago, one […]
- by Michael on January 20, 2021 at 10:22 am
Leucauge is a genus of spiders of the Long Jawed Orb Weaver family (Tetragnathidae). They are usually found in warmer areas. There are several […]
- by Michael on January 20, 2021 at 10:22 am
Philodromidae, also known as philodromid crab spiders and running crab spiders, is a family of araneomorph spiders first described by Tord […]
- by Michael on January 20, 2021 at 10:22 am
Tailless Whip Scorpions look at first glance like spiders. The first appendages (pedipalps) are modified for grasping prey, with hook-like […]
- by Michael on January 20, 2021 at 10:22 am
There are several different looking spiders that have this name. Ant Mimicking Spiders, Myrmarachne species, in Australia, are members of the […]
- by Michael on January 20, 2021 at 10:22 am
Grass Spiders or Funnel weaver spiders (Agelenidae) as they are often called, closely resemble wolf spiders and the males sometimes resemble hobo […]
- by Michael on January 20, 2021 at 10:22 am
Here’s a page with all the spider hoaxes and myths I could find. Please check these out before passing on emails that contain these!! If you find […]
- by Michael on January 20, 2021 at 10:22 am
There are 980 species of the Tetragnatha family worldwide. Long-jawed orb weavers are fairly easy to identify by their huge, powerful jaws, or […]
- by Michael on January 20, 2021 at 10:22 am
These spiders belong to the Eratigena family of spiders. The adult Hobo spider is a moderately large (12-18 mm body length) brown spider, with […]
- by Michael on January 20, 2021 at 10:22 am
Here’s some photos of those common Garden spiders from the Orb Weaving family. My apologies if there are some Araneus on pages where they don’t […]
Arachnids are particularly hard to source good information for. In fact, it was harder finding resources for this category than any other on the site. If you have a favourite arachnid blog or website, please leave a comment for me to include it in the feed!