Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Spider Species Uses Male Fireflies as Ghastly Puppets to Seduce Its Prey


An unassuming orb-weaving spider common across China, Japan, and Korea seems to have the powers of a master manipulator.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on Science Alert

Read more on:

Photo of spider species

spider species

Photo of Prey

Prey

Photo of ghastly puppets

ghastly puppets

Related news:

News photo

Spider exploits firefly’s flashing signals to lure more prey - EurekAlert

News photo

Spiders use fireflies as flashing lures to catch more prey

News photo

Spider exploits firefly's flashing signals to lure more prey