Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia
A new spider species, nicknamed the 'ballista,' was discovered in northern Australia, using a catapult-like trap to capture green tree ants. Researchers from Macquarie University noted the snare propels prey at extreme g-forces. This specialized hunting method is unprecedented, targeting only one ant species and triggered by the ant itself.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 10:05 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 10:30 UTC
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