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What do you see in this photo? A bumble bee. A small brown spider. White flowers. Look closely: There's a large crab spider ...
While beautiful, the New River Gorge National Park has some dangers to be aware of. Here's what you need to know for a safe ...
Venomous Spiders in Virginia Virginia is home to two spiders of medical concern: the Black Widow and the Brown Recluse.
The boardwalk beckons. Photo credit: James Stearnes In the Arctic, caribou munch on this stuff like it’s going out of style. Here in West Virginia, it serves as a reminder of just how far south these ...
He’s no superhero. A man dressed as Spider-Man allegedly shoplifted nearly $10,000 worth of trading cards related to popular anime from a shop he staked out in Virginia earlier this month. Joel ...
From the innocent daddy longlegs to the harmful brown recluse, here are the most common house spiders, how to identify them, and when to worry about a bite, according to entomologists.
If you are bitten by a large, black spider in Australia, the medical advice is to treat is as an emergency. However, not all such spiders are dangerous, with some often mistaken for the notorious ...
Effectively managing spider infestations requires precise techniques that address the unique behavior of different species. Experienced professionals employ advanced strategies to mitigate ...
Fossilized skeletons and shells clearly show how evolution and extinction unfolded over the past half a billion years, but a new Virginia Tech analysis extends the chart of life to nearly 2 ...
Joro spiders have reportedly found their way into the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's what to know about the species if you encounter one.