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Giant Ant Mimicking Spider

Myrmarachne maxillosa

Photo by LindaAlisto
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This jumping spider with a body like an ant fooled me with its looks ! and walks like a soldier ant too !

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Myrmarachne

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Comments (9)
Michael Strydom
Congrats on a well achieved SOTD !!! Really cool shot and crazy spider
LisaPowers
Congratulations LindaAlisto! This amazing spider is our Spot of the Day! Great observation! https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/a.10150595289465603.674700.10150120463815603/10156652614315603/?type=3&theater https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/709578651726188544

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International Spider Survey
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Mimetic Animals of the World
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Philippine Wildlife
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Macro Insect South East ASIA
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Wildlife of South East Asia
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PublishedMarch 13, 2016

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