Its common name says it all. In the Peruvian Amazon, the tiny trashline decoy spider builds a disguise on its web — a line of leaves, dead insects, and silk. This trashline helps the spider camouflage and may distract or confuse predators.
Watch the latest episode of Stranger Creatures to learn more:
About this series
In Stranger Creatures, biologist Romi Castagnino ventures into the Amazon rainforest to uncover weird and wonderful animals. Stay tuned to meet mind-controlling fungi and frogs with see-through skin!
Educator tip: Explore how animals use camouflage and mimicry to survive. Pair the video with this video on mimicry, this story on mimicry in moths, and this story on caterpillars that wear spooky disguises.
