Someone has Bedazzled these spiders…

…no, no, not quite.  These super awesomely cool spiders belong to the genus Thwaitesia argentiopunctata and are commonly referred to Mirror Spiders because of the mirror like pieces the carry on their abdomen. At times the mirror pieces can cover the whole abdomen, this might be when they feel threatened (that is one interpretation).   Photo credit Nicky Bay.

Tags

Categories