local
Watch the first-ever video of a newfound spider’s spring-loaded death trap
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk CNN Newsource , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: KVIA ABC-7 · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The El Paso Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page CNN Newsource, as published by KVIA ABC-7 Original story Read at the source Source published Jun 23, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway Further details about this newfound spider and its remarkable hunting method can be found on KVIA ABC-7, which has more information on this discovery from CNN.
A newly discovered spider species from Australia has been found to use a unique method to catch its prey. Unlike most spiders that build a web and wait, this species uses its silk to create a spring-loaded trap. The trap is cone-shaped and catapults prey into the spider's main web.
This unusual technique has been captured on video for the first time. Further details about this newfound spider and its remarkable hunting method can be found on KVIA ABC-7, which has more information on this discovery from CNN.
Why this matters
Local news anchors readers in their community — the people, places, and decisions that shape day-to-day life. The El Paso covers these stories because national outlets often won't.
About this story
As published by KVIA ABC-7 . The El Paso surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KVIA ABC-7 . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A newly discovered spider species from Australia has been found to use a unique method to catch its prey. Unlike most spiders that build a web and wait, this species uses its silk to create a…
When was this published? This article was first published on June 23, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7. To learn more about how The El Paso selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The El Paso, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter
