Yellow Garden Spider There's no need to remove yellow garden spiders (Argiope aurantia) from your yard because they are a harmless arachnid to humans. They have venom that only affects their prey.

The invasive Joro spider, with yellow legs and enormous webs, is rapidly advancing toward the northeastern United States, ...

Here are six of the scariest spiders to look out for and steer clear of. There are several funnel-web spiders, but the most well-known is the Atrax robustus. These arachnids, found in Australia, are ...

The first time David Coyle saw a Jorō spider outside his house in 2020, he recognized it immediately. The bluish-green bands across its thick yellow abdomen made the critter easily identifiable.

“Banana spiders get their common name because their abdomen (back section) is a bright yellow. Female banana spiders can be 3 inches or more across with their legs spread out, while males are ...

Measuring only about 0.2 inches, the spider has a mostly yellow body and legs, researchers said. It’s front half, known as its carapace, is covered in green spots.

It's actually shy. According to a new study from the University of Georgia, the joro spider −a palm-size bright yellow, blue-black and red arachnid− would rather be left alone than attack a human.