Saturday, 28 February 2015

These Newly Discovered Spiders Are Actually Really Beautiful

Meet Sparklemuffin and Skeletorus.


Two new types of peacock spider have been discovered in Queensland.


Two new types of peacock spider have been discovered in Queensland.


Jurgen Otto / Via Flickr: 59431731@N05


These surprisingly majestic spiders - nicknamed Skeletorus and Sparklemuffin - were found in the Wondul Range National Park.


These surprisingly majestic spiders - nicknamed Skeletorus and Sparklemuffin - were found in the Wondul Range National Park.


Jurgen Otto / Via Flickr: 59431731@N05


Male peacock spiders have a colourful flap on their abdomen, which they raise during courtship rituals.


Male peacock spiders have a colourful flap on their abdomen, which they raise during courtship rituals.


Jurgen Otto / Via Flickr: 59431731@N05




View Entire List ›


No comments:

Post a Comment