Spiders are not insects and are, in fact, arachnids. Orb weavers are a type of spider commonly found in garden beds and on trees. However, they also can be found in tall grass, inside homes ...

A new species of parasitic fungus has been discovered turning orb-weaving spiders into zombies in the British Isles. In a study released in January 2025, researchers discuss a new zombie species ...

Tangle web spiders, orb weavers, and tarantulas exhibit remarkable strategies, from strong webs to potent venom, to immobilize and consume their prey, showcasing nature's astonishing predator-prey ...

Cave-dwelling, orb-weaving spiders of the subfamily Metainae infected by Gibellula attenboroughii exhibit behavioral changes similar to those reported for zombie ants. Gibellula is a genus of fungi ...

The new fungus Gibellula attenboroughii on the orb-weaving cave spider. Credit: CABI Scientists identified a new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, infecting cave spiders in Ireland. The fungus ...

A new fungal species found in Northern Ireland targets orb-weaving spiders, altering their behavior and creating a “zombie” effect. The first infected spider was discovered on the ceiling of ...

The orb-weaving cave spider, Metellina merianae, typically avoids detection, making its appearance on the ceiling of an abandoned gunpowder store particularly strange. The specimen, covered in ...

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The arachnid works it's way in concentric circles weaving it's silk into a trap to catch insects as prey. black and yellow orb web spider stock videos & royalty-free footage Macro shot of a small ...