Spiders and humans

thumb|Trichonephila clavipes

Arachnophobia is the fear of spiders and other arachnids, such as scorpions and ticks. The word "arachnophobia" comes from the Greek words arachne and phobia.

regional delicacy in Cambodia

bite caused by a spider

thumb|Lycosa tarantula carrying her offspring

spider appearing only in works of fiction

painting on canvas made from webs from spiders, catapilars or moths