The scary-looking, ominously-named wolf spider is actually a beneficial insect. Wolf spiders belong to the class Arachnida and are members of the family Lycosidae (derived from the Greek word lycos, ...

A new species of wolf spider was recently discovered in southern India, according to a new study. Photo from Anshul Tilondiya, UnSplash While in southern India, scientists recently stumbled upon some ...

Spider webs are made from a protein fiber which we call silk. It is both strong and stretchy but not all spider silk is the same, there are several different types. Spiders produce silk using special ...

Wolf spiders are spiders in the Lycosidae family that may bite humans when they feel threatened or in danger. A wolf spider bite is not life-threatening, but it may cause mild and uncomfortable ...