The spider photographed in a web affixed to some mailboxes in Port Townsend is a female cross orbweaver, according to Rod Crawford, spider expert at the University of Washington’s Burke Museum ...

One spider’s art is another’s junk. The trashline orbweaver doesn’t have a typical aesthetic sense—it wraps up poop, leftover pieces of prey and other debris in a straight line.

This spider is a common but often uncomfortable sight and has been dominating populations around the Palmetto State. This giant yellow spider may be in your SC yard lurking overhead. Here’s what ...

“Considering spiders as a whole, its not spider season, but considering [giant house spiders and cross orb weavers], the ones that people actually notice, it is their season,” Crawford said in ...

Orb weavers are one of many types of spiders, usually identified by their unique webs. Find out more about these creatures, including where you can find them and how to prevent them.

“Considering spiders as a whole, its not spider season, but considering [giant house spiders and cross orb weavers], the ones that people actually notice, it is their season,” Crawford said in ...

Banana spiders in South Carolina can grow to be quite large, which may be alarming to any unsuspecting passerby who happens to cross one’s path. In addition, they can be quite brightly colored.

“Considering spiders as a whole, it’s not spider season, but considering [giant house spiders and cross orb weavers], the ones that people actually notice, it is their season,” Crawford said ...

The Golden Silk Orbweaver spider has invaded Congaree National Park, which officials say is tied to climate change and rising temperatures “The golden silk orbweaver is a tropical climate spider.

“Considering spiders as a whole, its not spider season, but considering [giant house spiders and cross orb weavers], the ones that people actually notice, it is their season,” Crawford said in ...

You’ve probably come across more spiders or have even walked straight into spider webs recently, and that’s because the spider season in western Washington has begun. Well, kind of. Although spiders ...