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Bioluminescent termite mounds lure insects to their death

12 July 2017

Firefly larvae colonise abandoned termite mounds in Brazil and glow green at night to lure prey

crab spider on a flower

Spiders lure bees for dinner by making flowers look flashier

10 July 2017

Crab spiders that sit on flowers and reflect UV light could be attracting bees, making them easier prey

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