Researchers find Theridion himalayana with smiling belly markings in Uttarakhand
NewsBytes | May 21, 2026 5:39 PM CST
DNA tests show genetically distinct spiders
Over 60 of these spiders were collected from spots above 2,000 meters, showing off 32 different color patterns.
DNA tests reveal they're quite different from their Hawaiian "happy-face" cousins.
The find highlights just how unique Himalayan wildlife is, but also reminds us these special spiders are at risk from deforestation and climate change.
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