Spiders

Iowa’s Most Well-Known Spider Isn’t Really a Spider
Iowa’s Most Well-Known Spider Isn’t Really a Spider
Iowa’s Most Well-Known Spider Isn’t Really a Spider
Daddy longlegs are indeed arachnids – they have eight legs, but not all arachnids are spiders. The arachnid family includes spiders, ticks, mites, and even scorpions. The Daddy longlegs you typically find outdoors are actually Harvestmen – they can’t make webs and have no fangs to bite with. The worst thing ...
10 Iowa Spider Species
10 Iowa Spider Species
10 Iowa Spider Species
Let's face it. Spiders are the thing of nightmares. I had one crawl up my leg when I was a kid and I've been traumatized ever since. Actually, I'm having a panic attack just writing this. Here are some these creepy crawlies you might find this summer.