In
December, we reported on a new
species of spider discovered in Peru. Tiny, and likely a new member of
the genus Cyclosa, the spider builds large, spider-shaped decoys — and
vibrates its web, acting as a master puppeteer.
Here
is a video shot at the moment the spiders were discovered.
“I
don’t know of any potential species discovery that has been caught on video to
the same level that this one has been,” said the videographer who goes by
Destin, who was accompanying biologist Phil Torres in
the Peruvian Amazon. “It’s fun to go back and watch the video because it
reminds me of how confused and perplexed we were.”
Indeed,
the captured moment of discovery includes the following exchange:
“It’s
a tiny spider disguised as a big spider!”
“Shut
up.”
Video: Destin of Smarter Every Day/YouTube
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