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
What Is a Group of Spiders Called?
Are Juvenile Black Widows Poisonous?
Are Wasp Spiders Poisonous or Dangerous to Humans?
Are Praying Mantises Poisonous or Dangerous?
Are Orb Weavers Poisonous and Dangerous to Humans?
Do Spiders Have Paws? The Anatomy of a Spider’s Foot
Are Black Widows Small? The Truth About Their Size
Goliath Birdeater: Venom, Defense Mechanisms, and Human Interaction
How Long Can Jumping Spiders Go Without Food?
Do Spiders Bond With Humans? The Science Explained
Can Spiders Grow Their Legs Back? The Science Explained
Do Both Male and Female Spiders Spin Webs?
What Is a Redback Spider? Identification, Venom, & Bites
What Is a Scorpion Spider and Is It Actually Dangerous?
Are Jumping Spiders Poisonous to Humans?
Do Centipedes Have Poison? What Happens When Bitten
What Color Is Spider Blood and Why Isn’t It Red?
Do Black Widows Have White Spots? A Guide to Their Markings
Do Giant House Spiders Bite and Are They Dangerous?
Do Spiders Go Into Heat? How Spider Reproduction Works
Are Male Black Widows Venomous and Are They Dangerous?
Which Centipedes Are Poisonous to Humans?
Are Ground Bees Dangerous and What to Do About Them?
Why Spiders Weave Webs and How They Are Made
How Often Do Black Widows Eat? Diet & Schedule
What House Spiders Are Poisonous to Humans?
Are Brown Recluse Spiders Aggressive to Humans?
Are Tarantulas Mammals? Explaining Their Classification
Can You Pet a Spider? The Risks for You and the Spider