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Tmarus sp.
Tmarus is a genus of crab spiders with very long first and second legs. They mimetize very well with surrounding twigs. They hunt as ambush predators.
Evergreen oak and pine tree forest. On a dry stem of Asphodelus sp.
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.; f/20; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired
Spotted on Jul 11, 2014
Submitted on Oct 10, 2014
2 Comments
Yes mark, I wonder how they manage to keep the feet warm during the winter ;)
Ridiculous forelegs. :)