He’s Got Eight Legs and a Bee Onesie — And Everyone Fell in Love
Mid-July, a Reddit user in Thailand spotted something strange—and honestly adorable—on the hood of their car.
It had the stripes of a wasp, the face of a tiny cartoon alien, and the bounce of a creature born to surprise.
Turns out, it was a Rhene flavicomans, a rare species of wasp-mimicking jumping spider. And the moment it hit Reddit, people couldn’t get enough.
In a post that quickly racked up thousands of upvotes, the original poster—who goes by the hilariously fitting name AbsolutelyNotBees—shared their discovery with the r/spiders community, saying:
“It really made my morning to behold him :]”
🐝 Why This Spider Looks Like a Wasp
At first glance, the spider looks exactly like a tiny wasp.
Its sleek yellow-black body and bold stance give it a striking presence. That mimicry is no accident.
Rhene flavicomans have evolved to resemble a threat—a clever defense mechanism that helps them avoid predators in the wild.
This type of mimicry is called Batesian mimicry, where a harmless animal mimics the warning signals of a harmful one.
In this case, it works beautifully—until the spider’s adorable little face gives the game away.
“Too many leggies & eyes to be an actual wasp,” one commenter noted.
“It’s definitely a jumpyboi imitating a wasp.”
❤️ Reddit Couldn’t Handle the Cuteness
Dozens of commenters zoomed in to point out its expressive little mug.
“That little face in the last photo just killed me. It’s too cute.”
“Oh my gosh I love his little face!!!!!”
Even self-proclaimed arachnophobes were… confused.
“I have a fear of wasps. My best friend has a fear of spiders. This smol fellow is a way to trigger us both.”
Others were downright poetic about the find:
“Dudes got the anatomy poster version of fallopian tubes and a uterus on his head. Beautiful.”
“He’s perfect! They really are like puppies.”
Some simply named him on the spot:
“Why do I so strongly feel like his name should be Alex?”
🌍 Not Just Cute — But Incredibly Smart
Wasp-mimicking jumping spiders like this one aren’t just about looks.
They’re brilliant little hunters, capable of spotting prey and calculating leaps with remarkable precision.
Jumping spiders don’t build webs—they track and pounce like cats.
Many species, including this one, also show signs of visual recognition and curiosity. That might explain why this little guy was so captivating on camera—he might’ve been watching the photographer, too.
“It’s the open mouth lol,” one commenter wrote.
“He’s like 😯.”
🔍 A Reminder That Spiders Aren’t Villains
For thousands of people, this post was more than a cool science moment—it was a turning point.
“I didn’t even know these existed, and now I want one,” one commenter admitted.
“This is a top 3 spider, like individual spider, of all time,” said another.
In a world where spiders are often feared or killed, this little wasp-mimic may have just won a few thousand more hearts for arachnids everywhere.
So if you ever spot something strange on your windshield—pause for a second. It might just be nature’s cutest con artist, reminding you that not everything with eight legs is out to scare you.
