Key Identification Features
- The carapace is smooth, and a distinct blue color variant is among the recorded color variations.
- The distinctive pattern on its carapace appears to mimic the appearance of a moth.
- More recently, it was featured on the 5¢ coin in the last series of Maltese coins issued before the Euro was introduced to Malta in 2007.
- Its body is predominantly dark purple, with distinct orange coloration on the chelae (claw fingers) and limb joints.
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