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Huntsman spider

Heteropoda venatoria

Description:

The huntsman spider also known as the crab spider and banana spider is brownish in color and has a flattened body in appearance. It has a black marking near its head and Its diet consists of insects such as cockroaches.

Habitat:

Tropical and subtropical regions, lives in urban areas, and houses and can also be found living in trees. I found it resting on a wall.

Notes:

This is a juvenile and hasn't grown to its full size

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TajSALDO
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TajSALDO

Baguio, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines

Spotted on Mar 15, 2020
Submitted on Mar 15, 2020

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