{"product_id":"wasp-spider-in-resin","title":"Wasp Spider in Resin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wasp Spider (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArgiope bruennichi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a particularly striking species of orb weaver found throughout much of Europe, as well as parts of North Africa and Asia. If it wasn't obvious, its name comes from the yellow-and-black markings across its abdomen, which give it a distinctly wasp-like appearance without any of the stinging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other orb weavers, it constructs an impressive spiral web, often with a thick zigzag of silk running through the center. Known as a stabilimentum, exactly why spiders add this strange little flourish is still debated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemales are considerably larger than males, and things can get a little rough in the romance department. Males are frequently eaten by the female during or after mating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis real specimen has been preserved in clear resin with all eight legs spread, allowing you to safely examine the spider from every angle. A great little addition to a natural history collection, desk, curiosity cabinet, or wherever else you prefer to keep your spiders permanently contained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all real specimens, size, coloration, and positioning will vary slightly. We'll take the time to select a particularly nice one for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLucite block measures approximately 1 3\/4\" × 1 1\/8\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Insects in Resin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54557890445536,"sku":"443261","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/2797\/2442\/files\/Paxton_Gate_acrylic_wasp_spider_60d9f1e3-a1df-4d28-b332-2256714ee631.jpg?v=1788367543","url":"https:\/\/paxtongate.com\/products\/wasp-spider-in-resin","provider":"Paxton Gate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}