Spiders (allegedly) keep this animal as a glowing prisoner to draw more prey to their webs

If you thought only humans enslave and imprison their fellow beings, think again. A surprising discovery has come from the ...
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Spider uses trapped fireflies as glowing bait to attract more prey

Ecologists have observed a species of nocturnal spider attracting prey to its web using the bioluminescent beacons of already trapped fireflies. This rare example of a predator exploiting its prey’s ...
New Atlas

Some spiders survive by weaving fake versions of themselves

Step aside, Van Gogh. Some spiders are out here making self-portraits for survival. New research shows that several orb-weaving species construct giant web-mounted “doppelgängers” convincing enough to ...

World's biggest spider web spans two countries and houses more than 100k creepy crawlies

In images that are sure to strike fear into any arachnophobe, a vast communal web that plays host to more than 100,000 ...
CNN

Spider forces male fireflies to flash like females to set a lethal trap, scientists say

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Popular Science

Spiders may be hacking firefly signals to trap dinner

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As the insect sentinels of summer, fireflies use their glowing ...
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Sneaky Spiders Can Turn Trapped Fireflies’ Glow Into A Handy Hunting Tool

Etelka is a post-doctoral research fellow exploring aerosol science with biology and engineering. Etelka is a post-doctoral research fellow exploring aerosol science with biology and engineering.View ...