Real Halloween Horrors: Corpse Cosplay by Zodarion Spiders

An ant-hunting Zodarion maculatum spider. Photo by Antonio Pizarro via iNaturalist
An ant-hunting Zodarion maculatum spider. Photo by Antonio Pizarro via iNaturalist

Humans in North America only spend one night a year in costume with the hopes of feasting on tasty treats. For Zodarion spiders, that’s just called Tuesday. These clever mimics pretend to be ants to sneak close to their prey. And if in danger, they’ll use the corpse of their latest capture to complete the charade. Continue reading “Real Halloween Horrors: Corpse Cosplay by Zodarion Spiders”