It
turns out the master designer behind this somewhat creepy form is in
fact a tiny spider, only about 5mm in body length, that is hiding behind
or above that false, bigger spider made up of debris. After discussing
with several spider experts, we've determined it is quite probable that
this spider is a never-before-seen species in the genus Cyclosa. This
genus is known for having spiders that put debris in their webs to
either attract prey or, as in this case, confuse anything trying to eat
them.
New Species of 'Decoy' Spider Likely Discovered At Tambopata Research Center
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