New spiders resemble Harry Potter's magic hat

Scientists found that the only 7mm long spider in India's forest had the same shape as the Sorting Hat in Harry Potter.

Indian researchers decided to name the new spider found in the Kan forest on the Western Ghats, India is Eriovixia gryffindori due to its shape similar to the Magic Sorting Hat in Harry Potter, Seeker December 12 reported.

The new spider looks like a Sorting Hat in Harry Potter.(Photo: Javed Ahmed).

"When I was young, I enjoyed reading Harry Potter stories. So when I caught this little spider, I thought of the magic hat," said Javed Ahmed, lead author of the study.

Harry Porter character wearing the Sorting Hat on his head.(Photo: Youtube).

The spider is only 7mm long. According to experts, the hat-like shape helps it camouflage in dry leaves during the day, protecting itself from enemies.