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Ornamental Tree-Trunk Spider

Herennia ornatissima

Photo by RobThacker
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Forest temple, mixed deciduous forest, bamboo, banana, with stream.

Notes:

I've seen these spiders in the exact same location for around 3 years. Rather than trees these specimens have chosen a pair of Nagas to call home.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
RobThacker
Hi Lauren, thank you, I guess I should try and find the tree in Thailand!
LaurenZarate
Wow! Fantastic spider! (P.S. I found the National Tree of Thailand growing in Mexico!)

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International Spider Survey
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Biodiversity of Thailand
Photographed
PublishedApril 26, 2014

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