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Nurseryweb Spider

Dolomedes minor

Photo by Andrea Lim
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Final stage of the moulting process. Gravity assisted. Observe the detail in the moult, even the chelicerae are in tact. Lengthy process. It didn't move for a long time. Leg span approx 25mm.

Habitat:

Sheet web over Manuka tree/shrub. Beside walking track up Mt Pauanui, New Zealand

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This is an extraordinary shot! Well done and good eye!

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