A fungus named in honor of Sir David Attenborough is warping the bodies and even minds of spiders in Ireland. Researchers found that many Metellina merianae spiders across Ireland have become ...

Young spiders called spiderlings hatch from the eggs in 14 to 21 days but stay hidden in the egg sac for a few days to a month. Once they emerge, some stay in the area and may eat a few of their ...

The life cycle of a grass spider begins when the female lays her eggs in a silk egg sac, which she hides in dense vegetation or under brush piles. When the eggs hatch, the spiderlings disperse and ...

The regal jumping spider (Phidippus regius) is a fuzzy spider that's named for its incredible jumping ability and vivid colors. They have four forward-facing eyes, giving them better vision than other ...

Yellow sac spiders don’t jump. They move by climbing and scurrying quickly across ceilings, walls, and vegetation. If startled, they may drop a silk line to flee. Once the eggs hatch ...

You're more likely to spot egg sacs than the spider eggs themselves. Spider egg sacs (not "egg sacks") are small, round or teardrop-shaped bundles made of silk. They're often white, cream or pale ...