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Huntsman spider

Isopeda

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

A large grey huntsman is host for at least two red mites. She is living under bark at the base of a large tree. There were several beetle parts at the base of the tree probably representing past meals of this spider.

Habitat:

Nature reserve

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Comments (2)
MartinL
Are alliterations adequate antidotes for arachnophobia?
Mark Ridgway
A fine female, fat 'n furry with fabulous fangs. Couldn't you have put your hand there to show us the real size? :)

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Mission
WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
International Spider Survey

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PublishedApril 28, 2014

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