The critically endangered gooty sapphire ornamental tarantula is covered in bright blue hairs, even on the undersides of its legs. Scientists aren’t sure why so many of these spiders are blue.

The Gooty sapphire tarantula, also known as the peacock tarantula (Poecilotheria metallica), has captivated arachnid enthusiasts and researchers alike. Peacock tarantulas are renowned for their ...

This is a critically endangered gooty sapphire ornamental tarantula and its reflection. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

A brilliant-blue tarantula may give many people the heebie-jeebies, but for a group of scientists, the arachnid was the inspiration for a new hue that could transform digital screens. The new ...

Tarantulas: big, hairy, eight-legged, terrifying nightmares to some, adorable pets to others, blue. Wait, blue? Yes. Blue. Although most of the 900 or so species of tarantulas are varying shades ...

commonly known as the Peacock Parachute Spider or Gooty Tarantula was spotted by a team of researchers of the Puducherry-based Indigenous Biodiversity Foundation (IBF) in the Pakkamalai Reserve ...

The Gooty sapphire tarantula, also known as the peacock tarantula (Poecilotheria metallica), has captivated arachnid enthusiasts and researchers alike. Peacock tarantulas are renowned for their ...