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SUN, 25 OCT · 77 ITEMS
"Spider species uses catapult mechanism to capture ants" — Mongabay · Science & Medicine
Mongabay reports on a newly discovered spider species, nicknamed the ',' that uses a spring-loaded silk trap to capture a specific prey—green tree ants. The spider belongs to the genus and was found in the rainforests of Queensland, Australia. This , where the spider releases tension in a silk thread to fling ants into its web, is a unique hunting adaptation.
The claim is well-supported: multiple reputable outlets (BBC, ABC, ScienceDaily, Macquarie University) covered the original discovery in June 2026, likely based on a peer-reviewed paper or university press release. However, this Mongabay article is an aggregated/secondary report that does not directly cite the primary scientific source, so its own evidential weight is lower than the original reports.
The Mongabay article was published on October 23, 2026, but the underlying discovery and initial reports date from June–July 2026, making this a recap rather than breaking news.