Yellow is the New Green, Pt. 5 - _TNY_8031
This pretty thing might not live up to his name at the moment this was taken, but it is actually a subadult green huntsman spider (Micrommata virescens).
In a little while, he will turn bright green, except for the abdomen that will stay red and yellow, but for now the name certainly appears a bit misleading.
This is the only huntsman spider (Sparassidae) in Sweden and not very large by huntsman standards, but still quite attractive, wouldn't you agree?
Hopefully, I'll find one in that intensly green summer colour some day.
Pt. 1: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/40710307053/
Pt. 2: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/40781378083/
Pt. 3: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/48058329692/
Yellow is the New Green, Pt. 5 - _TNY_8031
This pretty thing might not live up to his name at the moment this was taken, but it is actually a subadult green huntsman spider (Micrommata virescens).
In a little while, he will turn bright green, except for the abdomen that will stay red and yellow, but for now the name certainly appears a bit misleading.
This is the only huntsman spider (Sparassidae) in Sweden and not very large by huntsman standards, but still quite attractive, wouldn't you agree?
Hopefully, I'll find one in that intensly green summer colour some day.
Pt. 1: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/40710307053/
Pt. 2: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/40781378083/
Pt. 3: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/48058329692/