About
ArachnofilesArachnids are fascinating. We write stores about these amazing animals, and the scientists that study them.
Note from the editor
Arachnids (spiders, scorpions, harvestmen, and many others) are spectacular, beautiful, and weird animals. We are a group of arachnologists sharing stories about these animals, and what it is like to study them.
Editors
Sebastian Alejandro Echeverri
I am a scientist and educator based in Pittsburgh, PA. While I love all animals, there is a special spot in my heart for spiders and other arachnids.
Ivan Magalhaes
Brazilian biologist in the Argentinean Museum of Natural Sciences. I am interested in spider diversity: what species are out here, and where are they?
Catherine Scott
Arachnologist based at the University of Toronto. I study spider communication & communicate with humans about spiders in an effort to turn fear to fascination.
Alastair Gibbons
Zoologist and science communicator based in Swindon, UK. Interested in science policy and innovation 🕷