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The Backside Of This Rare Spider Looks Like Pikachu From Your Nightmares
The Backside Of This Rare Spider Looks Like Pikachu From Your Nightmares
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The Backside Of This Rare Spider Looks Like Pikachu From Your Nightmares

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This little spider might be the inspiration behind the famous animated character Pikachu.

Micrathena Sagittata, also known as the arrow-shaped Micrathena, is a unique-looking spider with a distinctive arrow-shaped abdomen. It is mainly bright yellow, with black lengthenings at the end and sometimes with red and black patterning.

This beautiful creature fascinated National Geographic explorer Jonathan Kolby, who came across the specimen while conducting research in the jungles of Honduras.

It was the first time he saw Micrathena Sagittata so he was quick to document the unique beauty of the spider.

More info: news.nationalgeographic.com

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    I am a Brazilian digital artist who loves transforming imagination into hyper-real visuals. I work with artificial intelligence and image editing to create what I always wondered as a child: how would our favorite characters look in real life? Over time, many of my artworks have gone viral and were featured in international publications. I have recreated realistic versions of cartoon characters such as Disney and The Simpsons, imagined how celebrities who died young would look today, and even gave modern faces to historical figures like Mona Lisa or Shakespeare. Beyond entertainment, I created Para Não Esquecer, a social project that revisits memorable criminal cases in Brazil. My goal is to honor victims, keep memory alive and remind society that justice and empathy matter. I also write for Bored Panda, where I create articles featuring artists, photographers, rescue stories and feel-good moments from around the world. My work aims to highlight creativity, kindness and emotional storytelling. In everything I do, my purpose is the same: to touch hearts, evoke emotion and make people feel something real.

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    Hidrėlėy

    Hidrėlėy

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    I am a Brazilian digital artist who loves transforming imagination into hyper-real visuals. I work with artificial intelligence and image editing to create what I always wondered as a child: how would our favorite characters look in real life? Over time, many of my artworks have gone viral and were featured in international publications. I have recreated realistic versions of cartoon characters such as Disney and The Simpsons, imagined how celebrities who died young would look today, and even gave modern faces to historical figures like Mona Lisa or Shakespeare. Beyond entertainment, I created Para Não Esquecer, a social project that revisits memorable criminal cases in Brazil. My goal is to honor victims, keep memory alive and remind society that justice and empathy matter. I also write for Bored Panda, where I create articles featuring artists, photographers, rescue stories and feel-good moments from around the world. My work aims to highlight creativity, kindness and emotional storytelling. In everything I do, my purpose is the same: to touch hearts, evoke emotion and make people feel something real.

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    John L
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I'll be..... I have one of these on my back porch, right above the outside light. I was going to remove it, but noticed the unique shape of the little lady residing there. She has a different color arrangement than this one, but there is still yellow and red on her abdomen. When the back light is on, she is able to catch a good number of flying insects attracted to the light.

    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess I was right, they don't just live in the jungles of Honduras. They also live in the Eastern US. Here's a map of their range in the US. Micrathena...67db74.png Micrathena-Sagittata-59d395e67db74.png

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    Alia Gail
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kind of adorable in a demonic way....

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    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I'll be..... I have one of these on my back porch, right above the outside light. I was going to remove it, but noticed the unique shape of the little lady residing there. She has a different color arrangement than this one, but there is still yellow and red on her abdomen. When the back light is on, she is able to catch a good number of flying insects attracted to the light.

    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess I was right, they don't just live in the jungles of Honduras. They also live in the Eastern US. Here's a map of their range in the US. Micrathena...67db74.png Micrathena-Sagittata-59d395e67db74.png

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    Alia Gail
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kind of adorable in a demonic way....

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