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Detailed explanation-1: -Money spider, ant-mimicking spider discovered at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. A money spider found in European grasslands has been spotted in the Muthanga range of Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary for the first time in the country by researchers from Christ College (Kerala).

Detailed explanation-2: -Money spiders, commonly found in European meadows, have been reported for the first time in the country from the Muthanga range of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Researchers from Christ College (Kerala) have also discovered ant-mimicking spiders, belonging to the group of jumping spiders, from the Mananthavady range.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ant-mimicking spider has been named Toxeus alboclavus. Researchers collected this species of jumping spiders from among leaf litters. “They perfectly mimic ants by lifting their front pair of legs while walking as a mechanism to escape from potential predators.

Detailed explanation-4: -Superstition would have it that if a money spider is found crawling on you or in your hair, it’s likely here to spin you new clothes, hence the association with new money. Although there is no proof that these spiders bring financial good fortune, they can indicate good luck to many, especially if they land on you.