Couple Who Found A Baby Watermelon Were Shocked When They Realized It Was An Arachnid
Spiders can be quite scary; these creepy-looking creatures move unpredictably fast and can be really frightening. However, there is a type of spider that is completely opposite to what people commonly think about these creepy crawlers.
Bjørn-Gunnar Lunde and his wife went out on a hike to enjoy nature and appreciate its beautiful sights. At one point during their journey, Lunde looked down and noticed something strange on his wife's shoe.
He initially thought it was either a small watermelon or a tiny, deformed cucumber. Upon taking a closer look at the fruit-like object, they realized it was actually a spider.
The couple confirmed that it was indeed a spider when it started creating a web. Lunde gently placed it on the ground to take a photo.
Indeed, these spiders resemble small fruits or vegetables rather than animals. This is precisely why they are named cucumber spiders.
These strange yet cute creatures are found in parts of Central Asia, Europe, and North America.
Typically seen between May and September, cucumber spiders can be hard to identify. Their beautiful green color enables them to blend into their environment.
Their webs are usually found between flowers and leaves, and they tend to crawl more on the ground. This is probably why the couple found one on a shoe.
These spiders do not use a hiding spot; with their excellent ability to hide in plain sight, it's remarkable that the Lunde couple was able to find one.
Lunde mentioned that he has seen such spiders before, but not that often.
Ultimately, the spider crawled away on the trail, looking like a cute walking watermelon. What an incredible sight to see!
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