New Spider Species Found in Idaho | Idaho Falls News

Idaho Falls News Today | 2 Min news | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

Scientists at the University of Idaho just unveiled a brand-new spider species, Hexura vandal, found only in damp, piney forests of north-central Idaho. Discovered accidentally during a routine survey in 2024, the tiny, dark spider was confirmed as entirely new to science after careful analysis by researchers Ethan J. Briggs, Arnau Calatayud-Mascarell, and professor Chris Hamilton. It thrives only in wet habitats, vanishing in drier areas nearby — hinting at fragile, ancient ecosystems still clinging to life in the region. With its official discovery now published, the team hopes it might one…