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A Jewel spider

Thwaitesia sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

This spider had superb design on its abdomen and it was glittering like a diamond..!

Habitat:

On the underside of leaves of plants and shrubs.

Notes:

Family- Therididae

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
LaurenZarate
Love this one! Yes, you do indeed have wonderful spiders!
Sumukha Javagal
Thanks Gerardo..! Stil in search of a correct ID for this one. Probably a Thwaitesia sp. Family- Therididae.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
International Spider Survey
Mission
Spiders of India
Wildlife in the Western Ghats
Mission
Insects and Invertebrates of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala & Tamil Nadu

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PublishedMay 11, 2013

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