A fear of insects - entomophobia -is relatively common among people, but for some spiders, stings really can be a matter of life or death. One wasp in particular makes even the biggest, hairiest ...

Although extremely rare, spider bites could lead to dangerous outcomes ... the walnut orb-weaver Spider, wasp spider, black lace-weaver, the cross spider, the giant house spider and cellar spider ...

About the odd relationship between the tarantula and the giant wasp Pepsis. Although the tarantula can easily kill Pepsis, one species permits the wasp to sting it and lay an egg in its body ...

It's thought Mr Smith was bitten by a false widow spider. The bites are usually mild, similar to a wasp sting. However in rare cases, hospital treatment can be needed if symptoms get worse or ...

Wasps, which include yellow jackets and hornets, can be aggressive and sting multiple times. To treat a wasp sting, wash it with soap and water, then reduce swelling with ice and antihistamines.

This is a dedicated mother who tackles massive spiders to provide food for her young.

Some solitary species are more sinister. For example, most spider wasps, such as the tarantula hawk, paralyse arachnid prey using a venomous sting. Their larvae then eat the victim alive. There are ...

How do you treat a spider bite and what are the symptoms to look out for? - With a rising number of people going to hospital ...