Orb-weaver spiders' yellow and black pattern helps them lure prey
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - 12:20
in Biology & Nature
Being inconspicuous might seem the best strategy for spiders to catch potential prey in their webs, but many orb-web spiders, which hunt in this way, are brightly colored. New research finds their distinct yellow and black pattern is actually essential in luring prey.