Tenzin Chodon
With its striking metallic-blue legs and intricate yellow markings, the Gooty sapphire tarantula is an elusive tree-dweller found in Andhra Pradesh’s forests.
Known for its enormous golden webs, this orb-weaver is a familiar sight in India’s forests, where its intricate silk traps insects and attracts smaller spiders.
Camouflaged against tree bark with striking black, white and grey patterns, this rare ornamental tarantula inhabits forest patches across eastern India.
Unlike typical web-builders, this nocturnal hunter catches prey using a stretchy silk net, relying on extraordinary night vision to spot insects in the dark.
Small but extremely clever, Portia spiders hunt other spiders using deceptive web vibrations, careful planning and unexpected detours to reach their unsuspecting prey.
Blending almost seamlessly into tree bark, this flattened spider builds unusual ladder-shaped webs, making it one of the more fascinating masters of camouflage.
Discovered in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert, this pale, heat-adapted jumping spider thrives in sandy landscapes, showcasing the diversity of India’s arid ecosystems.