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Net Casting Spider

Asianopis luzonensis

Description:

This Net Casting Spider makes a net using its webbing, usually near-triangular shaped. When prey approaches, it cast the net over the prey.

Habitat:

Tropical forest

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2 Comments

AlbertKang
AlbertKang 8 years ago

I usually see them in Philippines, @Ashley.
They will usually 'fold' their nets when you shine your light on them :(

AshleyT
AshleyT 8 years ago

These guys are the coolest! I have yet to see one, maybe some day :)

AlbertKang
Spotted by
AlbertKang

Spotted on Jul 23, 2015
Submitted on Jul 28, 2015

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