Spartaeus Karigiri
★ In News: A new species of jumping spider named Spartaeus karigiri has been discovered from South India in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
★ This is a major breakthrough as it marks the first discovery of the genera Spartaeus and Sonoita in India. These genera were previously known only from Southeast Asia and Africa.
★ These spiders are known for their keen eyesight and unique hunting methods, often mimicking prey to deceive other spiders.
