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Huntsman Spider

Family: Sparassidae

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Description:

A huntsman spider seen camouflaged on a leaf.
Huntsman spiders, members of the family Sparassidae, are known by this name because of their speed and mode of hunting. They also are called giant crab spiders because of their size and appearance. Larger species sometimes are referred to as wood spiders, because of their preference for woody places (forests, mine shafts, woodpiles, wooden shacks).

Habitat:

Seen at a small forest near a river.

Reference Links:

Huntsman spider, Flickr - Photo Sharing!

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