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Sorting Hat Spider: Facts, Discovery, Distribution

All you need to know about this solitary, nocturnal orb-weaving spider
Text by: Femi Ezthuthupallickal Benny Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   March 21, 2025
Text by: Femi Ezthuthupallickal Benny Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   March 21, 2025
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All you need to know about this solitary, nocturnal orb-weaving spider

What is the sorting hat spider's scientific name?

Eriovixia gryffindori

Is there a spider named after Harry Potter?

No, there is spider named after a fictional character from the Harry Potter universe.

Is there a spider named after Hogwarts?

No, the spider is named after a fictional character from the Harry Potter universe.

About the Authors

Femi Ezhuthupallickal Benny

Femi Ezhuthupallickal Benny

Femi is a PhD student at University College London (UCL), working on the ecology and behavior of Asian giant hornets. Passionate about insects, especially wasps, she loves fieldwork in underexplored places, studying how insects interact with their environment and discovering new species while at it!

Diviya Mehra

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.