Author

Anastasia Kovalenko

A senior writer at Biology Insights, Anastasia Kovalenko covers arachnid biology from Santa Fe, New Mexico. She writes about spider anatomy, silk production, and predatory behavior across different species. Prior to this role, she spent several years covering general assignment news and local events for daily newspapers and digital publications. Kovalenko lives in the high desert, where she studies native funnel-weaving spiders in the surrounding foothills.

Do Spiders Live in Groups? A Look at Social Behavior Bugs
What Is a Group of Spiders Called?Bugs
Are Juvenile Black Widows Poisonous?Bugs
Are Wasp Spiders Poisonous or Dangerous to Humans?Bugs
Are Praying Mantises Poisonous or Dangerous?Bugs
Are Orb Weavers Poisonous and Dangerous to Humans?Bugs
Do Spiders Have Paws? The Anatomy of a Spider’s Foot Bugs
Are Black Widows Small? The Truth About Their Size Bugs
Goliath Birdeater: Venom, Defense Mechanisms, and Human Interaction Bugs
How Long Can Jumping Spiders Go Without Food?Bugs
Do Spiders Bond With Humans? The Science Explained Bugs
Can Spiders Grow Their Legs Back? The Science Explained Bugs
Do Both Male and Female Spiders Spin Webs?Bugs
How Long Do Spider Bites Last? Days to Months Safety
What Is a Redback Spider? Identification, Venom, & Bites Bugs
What Is a Scorpion Spider and Is It Actually Dangerous?Bugs
Are Jumping Spiders Poisonous to Humans?Bugs
Do Centipedes Have Poison? What Happens When Bitten Bugs
What Color Is Spider Blood and Why Isn’t It Red?Bugs
Do Black Widows Have White Spots? A Guide to Their Markings Bugs
Can a Spider Lay Eggs Under Your Skin?Skin & Hair
Do Giant House Spiders Bite and Are They Dangerous?Bugs
Do Spiders Go Into Heat? How Spider Reproduction Works Bugs
Are Male Black Widows Venomous and Are They Dangerous?Bugs
Which Centipedes Are Poisonous to Humans?Bugs
What Is a Spider Web Made Of and How Does It Work?Biology
Are Ground Bees Dangerous and What to Do About Them?Bugs
Why Spiders Weave Webs and How They Are Made Bugs
How Often Do Black Widows Eat? Diet & Schedule Bugs
What House Spiders Are Poisonous to Humans?Bugs