Scientists discovered a new wall-dwelling spider, Pikelinia floydmuraria, that hunts prey 6 times its size and controls urban pests like mosquitoes and flies.
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This “Pink Floyd” spider hunts prey 6x its size and lives in walls

6 Times Its Own Size multiple Prey size advantage
Pink Floyd Species name inspiration
Near Lights In Walls Hunting habitat
Ants, Mosquitoes, Flies Pest control targets
6x Larger prey size advantage
Mosquitoes And Flies Reduced pest control benefit