This “Pink Floyd” spider hunts prey 6x its size and lives in walls

ScienceDaily
May 1, 2026, 8:27 am125 ptsTrending
Scientists have uncovered a tiny wall-dwelling spider named Pikelinia floydmuraria, inspired by Pink Floyd. Despite its size, it’s a fierce predator that hunts ants much larger than itself and helps reduce common urban pests like mosquitoes and flies. Its clever strategy of building webs near lights makes it…

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