Scientists Discover Tiny New Spider That Hunts Prey 6x Its Size

Scientists identified a new tiny wall-dwelling spider, Pikelinia floydmuraria, in Colombia.

The crevice-weaving spider eats ants, flies, mosquitoes, and beetles, hinting at a role in urban pest control.

Researchers also documented female anatomy in the related Galapagos species Pikelinia fasciata.

The two spiders show strong similarities, but DNA research is needed to confirm whether they are evolutionarily connected.