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Trashline Spider
Cyclosa sp.
16.7354, -92.6387
Field Notes
Description:
This Trashline spider was well camouflaged in the exact center of it's web, with the entire verticle line above and below the spider covered in the remains of previous meals.
Habitat:
Located in the gap of a metal fence, semi-urban area on the outskirts of San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.
Notes:
This research paper on Trashline spider camouflage effectiveness is extremely interesting:
http://jeb.biologists.org/content/212/12/1832.full.pdf
Reference Links:
http://jeb.biologists.org/content/212/12/1832.full.pdf
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 17, 2013
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