These Spiders Look Like They're Covered In Mirrors

These spiders are very unique. They may look like some piece of delicate jewelry, but in fact they’re a rare species of spider. They’re called mirror or sequined spiders and belong to the hwaitesia genus. This genus features spiders with reflective silvery patches on their abdomen.

The purpose of the guanine spots is possibly to resemble water droplets that persist in the green vegetation of their native habitats. There are many species of Thwaitesia spiders but many of them may remain unknown to science. They are relatively small animals, measuring 2-5 mm in length, and are completely harmless to humans.