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Pirate Spider
Mimetus hesperus
33.135, -117.034
Field Notes
Description:
Tan spider with multi-colord abdomen including pink, white and black. The legs are long, spotted and thin with thick hairs. The cephalothorax has dark markings forming a "V".
Habitat:
Backyard wall at night. This species is found along the western and southwestern US states, British Columbia, and Baja California
Notes:
"Mimetidae usually hunt by picking at the strands on their prey's web to simulate the movements of either a trapped insect or a potential mate. When their prey comes to investigate, they are instead captured and eaten. Some mimetids have been observed to feed on insects as well."
Reference Links:
Species Mimetus hesperus - BugGuide.Net
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 22, 2013
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