A Hogna arborea, or Taiwanese tree-dwelling wolf spider, seen fully stretched out. Photo from Ying-Yuan Lo Other photos show the new species perched in tree holes and tucked behind its web.

Did you know that South Carolina has a state spider? Hint: this spider is huge. Seeing this spider in person might be quite a shock. The Carolina wolf spider (Hogna carolinensis) is the Palmetto ...

Wolf Spiders, like other species of arachnids, have a body that consists of two parts (the cephalothorax and the abdomen) as well as the customary eight legs. The dorsal coloration varies from ...

A Hogna arborea, or Taiwanese tree-dwelling wolf spider, seen fully stretched out. Photo from Ying-Yuan Lo Other photos show the new species perched in tree holes and tucked behind its web.

The Carolina wolf spider (Hogna carolinensis) was designated as the official state spider by Act Number 389 of 2000.

The official state spider was officially designated in 2000 because of the efforts a third grade student in South Carolina.

Wolf spiders burrow in the soil, between boards and under siding, according to Penn State.

Two types of spiders found in southern Taiwan’s Hengchun Peninsula have been identified as new species after years of analysis and cross-checking, the Taiwan Biodiversity Research Institute said on ...

If you have insects in your backyard, chances are that spiders may live there, too. Bugs mean there's a food source for spiders, as they are carnivores. But despite their fearful appearance, they are ...

The Carolina wolf spider (Hogna carolinensis) is the Palmetto State’s selected spider species representative and is the largest species of wolf spider in North America. It is also one of the ...

The official state spider was officially designated in 2000 because of the efforts a third grade student in South Carolina.

A Hogna arborea, or Taiwanese tree-dwelling wolf spider, seen fully stretched out. Photo from Ying-Yuan Lo Other photos show the new species perched in tree holes and tucked behind its web.