Researchers have discovered that the spider species Araneus ventricosus manipulates the blinking signals of captured fireflies to attract more males into its web. The spider alters the signals to resemble those of female fireflies, increasing its capture rate significantly.
It is unclear whether the changes in the blinking pattern are caused by the spider's venom or its bite. This finding suggests that there may be many more examples of predators manipulating the behavior of their prey for their own advantage.
Fireflies produce light through chemical reactions, unlike LEDs which use electrical current.
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