For many people, spiders evoke feelings of fear and disgust. In some regions of the planet this is justified, since the number of poisonous insects there exceeds all reasonable limits. But in other places, almost half of all people are afraid of them, and some cannot stand their presence at all. There is already a stereotype that any spider is dangerous, and many people look at people who keep them as pets with misunderstanding. This rating, consisting of 10 the most beautiful spiders in the world, will not make you fall in love with all members of the arthropod family. It will simply show that among them there are truly beautiful specimens.
10.Theridion grallator (Smiling Spider)
It is this spider that many arachnophobes would call the best in the world. It is absolutely safe for humans and has very small dimensions - the leg span is only 5 mm. It took tenth place in this ranking due to its cheerful coloring of bright colors. In addition, during the course of evolution, a real emoticon appeared on his body, similar to a face with a smile. So he can safely be called the most positive spider in the world. This coloring plays a protective function. Predators that eat spiders are confused at the sight of such bright colors, because they believe that it is poisonous. This gives him time to run and hide.
Mirror Spider
The amazingly beautiful spider looks like a piece of jewelry thanks to the reflective plates on its abdomen. These microscopic spiders live in Australia and Singapore. Their body size is only 3-4 mm. An interesting fact is that the position, size and color of the mirror plates can change under the influence of various factors. Even an arachnophobe cannot resist the splendor and grace of this decorative spider, which is why it can be considered the cutest and most beautiful representative of arachnids.
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9.Latrodectus mactans (Black Widow)
The ninth place among the most beautiful spiders on the planet is occupied by Black Widows. They account for many human lives. A Black Widow bite most likely leads to death or serious health consequences if an antidote is not administered in time. This is despite its small size - a maximum of two centimeters in diameter. The spider got its name because the females of this species eat the males after mating. Their appearance is not distinguished by very bright colors; it can even be called modest. The abdomen is painted black with a matte sheen, and has small red spots on it. This simplicity looks quite beautiful.
Eight point crab spider
This representative of the side-walking spiders has a bright yellow color. There are four small black spots on the cephalothorax, and seven more black spots are on the elongated and slightly flat abdomen. The long legs are also colored yellow, and their last segment is black or transparent (in males).
Sidewalkers live in Southeast Asia, on the islands of Java and Sumatra. Their females are much larger. They reach about two centimeters in size, while males grow only up to 4 mm. The provocative color is needed by spiders to camouflage themselves as a flower, sitting on which predators wait for wasps and other insects.
8.Sicarius hahni (Six-eyed sand spider)
The power of this handsome man’s poison is in no way inferior to the Black Widow, and an antidote for it has never been invented. Fortunately, he does not seek meetings with humans and at the moment there is only one case of death from his bite. It got its name from its habit of hiding in the sand, from where it monitors the movements of potential victims. Meeting him for most insects means only death. The beautiful body of the sand spider looks like a small pancake with four pairs of legs.
Spiny Spider
This cute spider has many names - spiny spider, horned spider, spiny orb spider. Along the edge of its wide abdomen there are six sharp horns, which should give the spider a threatening appearance and scare away natural enemies from it. The body length of this tiny spider does not exceed three millimeters - so it is unlikely that anyone is really afraid of it.
You can see this little miracle in the tropical and subtropical forests of the USA, Central America, South America, the Bahamas, Australia and the Philippines. Spiny spiders prefer to weave webs near swamps and streams.
7.Misumena vatia (Mizumena clubfoot)
This small spider stands out from the rest. Like all members of the crab spider family, it does not use a web to catch prey. He, like a real predator, ambushes and attacks his future food, immobilizing it with his paws and trying to inject poison. The main help in hunting is its ability to change color depending on the environment. This allows him to be called one of the most beautiful spiders in the world.
6.Phidippus audax (Jumping spider)
This spider is harmless to humans. The appearance of his body is very beautiful, it combines various colors of blue, orange and light green shades. Among the numerous patterns, there are also those that resemble emoticons. Despite its miniature body size, the Jumping Spider can easily give a person a heart attack, even if he is not an arachnophobe. It's all about his ability to jump almost half a meter. This feature will definitely not leave anyone indifferent, especially if you don’t expect such agility from a spider.
Brazilian spider crab
A uniquely shaped body with numerous protrusions and the ability to adapt to its surroundings help these spiders hunt insects. Their belly color is usually white, sometimes with a pinkish or blue tint. Habitat: Latin American countries. The Brazilian spider crab is best at pretending to be a tropical flower, misleading its potential prey.
5.Cyclocosmia truncata (Cyclocosmia spider)
It may not be the most beautiful spider in the world, but there is no doubt that it is one of the most unusual insects on the planet. On its belly there is a large flat growth, more like a real shield. The similarity is only enhanced by the fact that there is a beautiful pattern on it, more like the symbolism of some kind of cult. He is not protected by this growth in battle, as it might seem. In case of danger, the spider simply crawls into its hole, blocking the road with a kind of shield. This tactic allows him to withstand many dangers.
4.Gasteracantha cancriformis (Spiky orb-weaving spider)
The spiny orb-weaving spider looks attractive and at the same time its appearance is quite threatening. It earned fourth place in the top ten most beautiful spiders in the world for its abdomen, which is disproportionately large compared to the rest of the body and its coloring. Different individuals of this species can be painted in all the colors of the rainbow, and six spikes, more like horns, complete the picture. Such body dimensions, color and spines scare off many predators who are simply not able to swallow it.
Agryope Brünnich
Agriopa can also be considered one of the most beautiful spiders. Due to its striking appearance, it is also called the wasp spider. The females of this species are colored with yellow and black stripes and patterns. They have long legs and an elongated oval abdomen, very similar to that of a wasp. Male agriopes have a round body and a nondescript gray-brown color. An encounter with them can result in a painful bite, which causes swelling and slight inflammation.
Spiders live in sunny meadows and forest edges from Southern Europe to East Asia. They are found in Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Russia, China, Korea and North African countries. Agriopa can be recognized by its characteristic circular web, through which a zigzag stripe runs.
2.Maratus volans (Peacock spider)
But it will be very difficult to see the peacock spider with the naked eye. Still, the size of an adult does not exceed five millimeters. This species got its name about a hundred years ago. On its body there is a special shield with a very bright pattern, different for different individuals. This part of the body is used by males only to attract individuals of the opposite sex during the mating season. With the help of various dance-like movements, the spider attracts attention. This behavior, combined with a pattern similar to a peacock’s tail, determined its name. Many believe that this particular species deserves the title of the most beautiful spider in the world .
1.Poecilotheria metallica (Metallica spider)
This subspecies of tarantulas deservedly takes a leading place in the top 10 most beautiful spiders in the world. Their appearance combined with their small distribution makes them desirable specimens for almost every collector. The color is predominantly blue with a metallic sheen. Plus, each spider has an individual white pattern. This subspecies of tarantulas is very active, able to run fast and even jump. Combined with its aggressiveness and strong venom, this makes it dangerous to keep in the home, especially for inexperienced spider lovers.
Leaders in ratings
Beauty is a subjective concept, so ratings of the most beautiful spiders in the world can vary significantly. However, there are several specimens that indisputably and constantly occupy first positions in the ratings and cause delight in everyone who sees them.
Avicularia versicolor
Amazingly beautiful spider. Its color changes throughout its life: it is born black and blue, its abdomen is covered with white stripes. Over time, the blue color is replaced by red, then metallic green is added to them. The result of these metamorphoses is a fluffy fur coat of red, black and green colors. These are quite large insects, the span of their legs reaches 17 cm. They are not too aggressive; if there is danger, they tend to hide, and, unlike other tarantulas, they do not scratch poisonous hairs on the enemy.
Phidippus regius
A representative of jumping spiders, with a strict, classic black and white coloration. They are considered quite large for their species. although their size is only 1-1.5 cm. The females of this spider are decorated with orange splashes.
Metallic arboreal tarantula
The leader of most ratings, a huge and bewitching spider captivates with its beauty at first sight. The bright blue color seems unreal, and the yellow and white spots only emphasize the richness of the main color. For all its beauty, the spider is distinguished by its quarrelsome disposition and aggressiveness. Its poison is extremely toxic and dangerous to human health. However, this does not prevent it from being one of the most desirable pieces in any collection.
Despite the fact that arachnophobia is considered one of the most common phobias, and spiders are often perceived with fear and disgust, some of them can forever impress with their unusual and vibrant beauty.
