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Ant Mimic Spider

Castianeira occidens

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Field Notes

Description:

Black spider with white stripe down cephalothorax and front of abdomen. The top of the abdomen has a brown-red pattern. The shape of the spider mimics a large ant and the red on the abdomen makes me think it's mimicking the red velvet ant.

Habitat:

Along train in chaparral

Notes:

Spotted by one of my teen nature enthusiasts :)

Reference Links:

Species Castianeira occidens - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (2)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Me too! She was so patient and let me take several photo's before running away.

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The Color Red
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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari

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PublishedApril 13, 2013

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