Jewel of the forest: New electric blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand

[Waspie_Dwarf]

Jewel of the forest: New electric blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand

Quote

In an exciting discovery, a new species of tarantula with electric blue coloration was found in Thailand.

"In 2022, the bamboo culm tarantula was discovered, marking the first known instance of a tarantula species living inside bamboo stalks. Thanks to this discovery, we were inspired to rejoin the team for a fantastic expedition, during which we encountered a captivating new species of electric blue tarantula," researcher Dr. Narin Chomphuphuang said.

Read More: phys.org

(Warning for arachnophobes: the article in the above link contains a photo of the spider at the top of the page).

 

[Alchopwn]

It doesn't look electric blue to me.  

[HandsomeGorilla]

4 hours ago, Alchopwn said:

It doesn't look electric blue to me.  

In certain lighting they are.