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Ant Mimic Spider

Castianeira longipalpa

Description:

Black spider with white stripes. Tips of legs are orange. About one third of an inch long.

Habitat:

Found under rock near grasses, trees and river.

Notes:

Spider was making egg sac on the underside of rock. She seemed to be in a trance since when I lifted the rock she continued to make egg sac. Eggs orange in color.

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1 Comment

Jae
Jae 9 years ago

Awesome shot and video, Efrain. Thank you for sharing.

Efrain Leal
Spotted by
Efrain Leal

Denver, Colorado, USA

Spotted on Oct 30, 2014
Submitted on Nov 2, 2014

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