Scientists in Kenya have discovered an East African spider, Evarcha Culicivora that is attracted by the smell of human sweat. This spider preys on Anopheles Gambiae mosquito.
Scientists in Kenya have discovered an East African spider, Evarcha
Culicivora that is attracted by the smell of human sweat. This spider preys on Anopheles
Gambiae mosquito.
Anopheles Gambiae are mosquitoes that carry the malaria parasite and
so the scientists believe that this discovery could help prevent malaria by
encouraging people to keep these spiders in their homes.
Source-Medindia