After experts clarified the true nature of the “mini watermelon,” the couple was utterly astonished.
On a beautiful day, Bjørn-Gunnar Lunde, a man from Norway, and his wife were strolling through the forest. While enjoying the scenery and nature, something on his wife’s shoe caught Bjørn-Gunnar Lunde’s attention.
It turns out that the “mini watermelon” the couple saw was actually a spider. (Photo: Nature Spot).
The man found it very strange because it looked exactly like a “mini watermelon.” It had a green and yellow color, with white stripes on its body, although it was very small. Upon closer inspection, the couple suddenly realized there was no “mini watermelon” at all; it was actually a spider. They quickly placed it on the ground, and Bjørn-Gunnar Lunde quickly took out his phone to capture the moment.
Bjørn-Gunnar Lunde mentioned that initially, both he and his wife felt a bit scared upon seeing the spider, but their fear soon turned into delight at the wonders of nature. This spider indeed had a very eye-catching appearance. Later, the man shared the photo of the spider on social media with the caption: “This is not a mini watermelon.”
An expert zoologist stated that the “mini watermelon” the couple found was a cucumber green spider. (Photo: Nature Spot)
The photo immediately garnered significant attention from many people. Most were surprised to learn that this was a spider resembling a watermelon. A zoology expert explained to everyone that this unusual spider was a cucumber green spider.
The cucumber green spider, scientifically known as Araniella cucurbitina, is a species of spider in the family Araneidae. This species can be found in regions of Europe, North America, and Central Asia, commonly appearing from May to September and often going unnoticed because their colors blend easily with their surroundings. The spider can typically be found in forests, weaving webs between leaves and flowers in low areas near the ground. Their webs measure only about 10 cm in diameter. Females are about 8 mm in size, while males only reach up to 5 mm.
The cucumber green spider is very skilled at hiding. (Photo: Nature Spot)
According to the expert, Bjørn-Gunnar Lunde and his wife were very lucky to encounter a cucumber green spider. Because the cucumber green spider is an excellent hider, it has a special talent for blending into easily visible places or often confounding people long enough to escape. Thus, the chances of “encountering” these “mini watermelons” are quite low. After the expert’s explanation, Bjørn-Gunnar Lunde and his wife were incredibly surprised to find they had the opportunity to observe such a unique spider up close.
