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.
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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
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.
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