{"product_id":"gasteracantha-diardi","title":"Gasteracantha diardi Spiny Orb-Weaver Spider Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved ARANEAE","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA1 Quality Spiny Orb-Weaver Spider Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGasteracantha diardi\u003c\/em\u003e (Family: ARANEIDAE) – A museum-quality spiny orb-weaver spider specimen in A1 condition, expertly dry-preserved and unmounted, ideal for arachnology collectors, natural history enthusiasts, and artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGasteracantha diardi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diard's Spiny Orb-Weaver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araneae (spiders)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araneidae (orb-weaver spiders)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e A1 – Premium condition with excellent preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-preserved, unmounted, ready for display or study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arachnology collections, educational displays, cabinet of curiosities, framed spider art, creative projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eGasteracantha diardi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGasteracantha diardi\u003c\/em\u003e, Diard's Spiny Orb-Weaver, is a striking arachnid found across the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Like all members of the genus \u003cem\u003eGasteracantha\u003c\/em\u003e, it is distinguished by its rigid, jewel-like abdomen and prominent lateral spines – a form that has long captivated naturalists and artists alike. Named in honour of the French naturalist Pierre-Médard Diard, this species carries both scientific and historical significance. Dry-preserved to museum standard, this specimen displays every vivid detail of its extraordinary exoskeleton – a rare and compelling centrepiece for any serious arachnology collection or artistic display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for arachnologists, entomologists, natural history collectors, educators, artists, and interior designers seeking authentic cabinet-of-curiosities aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BugsDirect","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":46808600543421,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":46808600576189,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":46808600608957,"sku":null,"price":64.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/gasteracanthadiardiJv.jpg?v=1779246006","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/products\/gasteracantha-diardi","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}