Nature is always more amazing than we can imagine. You may think that spiders are among the least attractive creatures on the planet, but in reality they are not, especially in the case of the wonderful mirror spiders.
Nature is always more amazing than we can imagine. Perhaps you think that spiders are among the least attractive creatures on the planet, but in reality they are not, especially in the case of the marvelous ones. mirror spiders.
In fact, mirror spiders have a sparkling body and they look like silver. They have shiny scales that resemble metallic sequins. Photographer Nicky Bay managed to photograph them very closely in Singapore. In recent years he has grown fond of these spectacular spiders and thanks to his shots of him now the whole world can admire them.
For years the photographer has observed the spider's behaviors Thwaitesia sp. - nicknamed mirror spider. When the spider is at rest its silvery scales expand, the space between them shrinks to form a single reflective surface that truly resembles a shiny shield or mirror.
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The reflective capacity of the metal-like scales is changeable. Sometimes they look almost silver while others take on a golden hue or are more glass-like.
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In other places in the world there are additional species of spiders that have a similar appearance. These spiders live in tropical areas and belong to the Mesida, Leucauge, Argyrodes species. The latest pictures taken by the photographer are some of the most beautiful spider portraits we've ever seen. In the world there are also other particular spiders, such as the Maratus Sceletus and the Maratus jactatus which are considered among the most beautiful spiders in the world.
Marta Albè
Photo font: Nicky Bay
