Newly Discovered Spider Species Named After Pink Floyd Hunts Urban Pests
Researchers in South America have identified a new species of spider, Pikelinia floydmuraria, named in homage to the rock band Pink Floyd. This species, part of the Pikelinia genus, is notable for its ability to hunt urban pests significantly larger than itself. Despite its small size of 3 to 4 millimeters, P. floydmuraria preys on insects such as ants, flies, and mosquitoes, which are common urban pests. The spider's name reflects its habitat preference for building walls, as well as a nod to Pink Floyd's album 'The Wall'. The study, published in Zoosystematics and Evolution, highlights the spider's potential role in urban pest control. 
