{"product_id":"macracantha-arcuata","title":"Macracantha arcuata Long-horned Orb-Weaver Spider Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved ARANEAE","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA1 Quality Long-horned Orb-Weaver Spider Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMacracantha arcuata\u003c\/em\u003e (Family: ARANEIDAE) – A museum-quality long-horned 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\u003eMacracantha arcuata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-horned Orb-Weaver \/ Curved Spiny Spider\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\u003eMacracantha arcuata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMacracantha arcuata\u003c\/em\u003e, the Long-horned Orb-Weaver, is one of the most extraordinary and instantly recognisable spiders in Southeast Asia. Its defining feature – a pair of dramatically elongated, curved lateral spines that can exceed the length of its own body – makes it unlike virtually any other spider in the world. Found across the tropical forests of the region, this species is a prized rarity for serious collectors. Dry-preserved to museum standard, this specimen showcases its spectacular spines and intricate body patterning in full – a truly exceptional centrepiece for any 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 (best seller)","offer_id":46805576220861,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":46805576253629,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 10 (wholesale)","offer_id":46805576286397,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/macracanthaarcuataJv.jpg?v=1779172609","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/products\/macracantha-arcuata","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}