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Spitting Spider

Photo by LarryGraziano
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Field Notes

Description:

This spider measures about 3/8" round. It has an egg sac it is protecting. it is living on a cactus.

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in nW costa rica 5 weeks into the rainy season.

Species ID Suggestions

Spitting spider

Family Scytodidae

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Comments (4)
LarryGraziano
Thanks Goody for your kind comment and the I.D.!!!
LarryGraziano
Thanks Cindy!!!! Sure means a lot coming from you!
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PublishedMay 26, 2012

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