Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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A tiny wall spider named for Pink Floyd is hunting urban pests up to six times its size

A team of researchers from institutions across South America have expanded scholarly knowledge of the Pikelinia spider genus, with their recent discovery of a new crevice weaver species: Pikelinia floydmuraria. The new species name is a creative tribute to the legendary rock band Pink Floyd, while s...

A tiny wall spider named for Pink Floyd is hunting urban pests up to six times its size
Image: Phys.org
A team of researchers from institutions across South America have expanded scholarly knowledge of the Pikelinia spider genus, with their recent discovery of a new crevice weaver species: Pikelinia floydmuraria. The new species name is a creative tribute to the legendary rock band Pink Floyd, while simultaneously referencing the spider's specific habitat.

Originally published at Phys.org

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