Spiders stamp catalogue

290 items

Spiders are animals of the order Araneae. They have a fused thorax, eight legs, venom jaws and spider glands. Most of the more than 43,000 species eat insects and are harmless to humans. On stamps we see the spectacular species. More

Spiders are animals of the order Araneae. They are characterized by a fused head and thorax, eight legs, venomous jaws and often spider glands. With those spider glands they can make a silk thread. A web can be built from the wires, which mainly trap insects. Other animals can also be caught, such as spiders, amphibians, reptiles and mice. Even fish are caught and occasionally a bird is on the menu. Usually the situation is reversed and birds eat spiders. Other insectivores also eat spiders. Most spiders flee from danger. However, there are also some poisonous spiders and some are dangerous to humans. Most of the more than 43,000 species of spiders are harmless to humans. They are spread all over the world with the exception of the polar regions. On stamps we often find the spectacular (colored) spiders, including tarantulas and the black widow.

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290

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Oldest item

Vaikas Lietovos (1933)