Scientists identify new crevice weaver spider species Pikelinia floydmuraria

3 articles · Updated · ScienceDaily · May 1

Found in Colombia, the 3-4mm wall-dwelling spider hunts ants up to six times its size and was named with a nod to Pink Floyd and The Wall.
Researchers said it builds webs near artificial lights, helping it catch mosquitoes, flies and beetles and suggesting a useful role in controlling urban pests.
The study also detailed female anatomy of Galapagos species Pikelinia fasciata, highlighting similarities that may indicate a close evolutionary link and prompting calls for DNA research.

This tiny spider eats major pests, but could its high density on city walls pose new problems?

How did a Colombian spider evolve to be nearly identical to its distant Galápagos cousin?