Like many people this time of year, I take advantage of arachnophobia, the fear of spiders,...
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Arachnophobia: Should You Be Afraid of Spiders?
Fear of spiders, arachnophobia, is a widespread...
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The UC IPM Urban & Community Program hosts monthly webinars that are free and open to the...
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Are you concerned about pesticides in our waterways? Join us on August 18, 2022 at noon for UC...
Jumping spider eating a fly. [Credit: Jack Kelly Clark]
Jumping spider eating a fly. [Credit: Jack Kelly Clark]
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Just a hoax. A fear-mongering hoax.
A so-called Facebook "public service announcement" on Aug. 21...
The woodlouse spider, Dysderca crocata, is neither a new species nor deadly, contrary to a Facebook hoax disguised as a public service announcement. (Photo by Michel Vuijlsteke, courtesy of Wikipedia)
The woodlouse spider, Dysderca crocata, is neither a new species nor deadly, contrary to a Facebook hoax disguised as a public service announcement. (Photo by Michel Vuijlsteke, courtesy of Wikipedia)
This is a male woodlouse spider, Dysderca crocata. (Photo © Hans Hillewaert, courtesy of Wikipedia)
This is a male woodlouse spider, Dysderca crocata. (Photo © Hans Hillewaert, courtesy of Wikipedia)
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