Unique Anatomy

What is so interesting about this spider? It’s the shape. This spider has a hard, flat disc kind of structure at its abdomen which looks similar to hourglass and thus the name Chinese Hourglass Spider. The spider has a brown color skin which helps it to mingle with the surrounding. But the worth of this spider is the most interesting part. Can you guess this spider’s worth?

First Records

So, basically “Erya” is the oldest Chinese dictionary and in that dictionary, this spider was mentioned for the first time. In the 15th chapter of the ancient text, you could read about all about this spider. Thought Li was expecting this thing to be an ancient artifact instead he found a living spider which is even more interesting than an artifact belonging to some dynasty. But how did this spider end up in his orchard?

Rare Spider

Li was amazed to note that if looked properly this spider looks like a coin with legs. Soon, Li became obsessed with the spider and wanted to know more and more about it. Soon he read some amazing stuff about the spider which made him really proud of himself.

Code Name: Trapdoor

With some more research, Li found that this spider is also known as the “trapdoor spider.” This particular species are mostly found in the underground and use its abdominal disc to close the opening and protect its family. Like no need of gate and all, when this spider has it all.

Cyclocosmia Ricketti

“The spider is of extreme scientific value,” entomologist Zhao Li told in the interview with the People’s Daily. “And it is definitely a rare species in Sichuan province.” The spider also has a scientific name, Cyclocosmia ricketti. But that’s not all.

Rare Location

So, basically Hourglass spider is generally found in the Zhejiang province. Because this spider can’t tolerate extreme cold weather which is experienced in the Sichuan province. But Li discovered this spider on his farm which is located in Sichuan province. As we told you it was already November when he found the spider and the winters were already there. So how did this spider managed to travel a long distance between the Zhejiang and Sichuan province? So what else is interesting about this spider?