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Micrathena Spider

Micrathena sp.

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Amazing little spiny orange spider about 1 cm in length. There were many of these in the bushes of different sizes, all low to the ground. 1 cm seemed to be the largest.

Habitat:

Heavy shrubbery along the highway between San Cristobal de Las Casas and Tuxtla Gutierrez, km 11.5, 865 meters.

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Comments (8)
Dhiren
It is a unique Spider for me..lovely snap..
LaurenZarate
Thank you Tina, Staccyh and Rieko :) You are right Tiz, there really should be a mission for armed animals! It would be fun...
staccyh
wow, really great pictures!
Tiz
Very nice, one more insect that is a bit hard to swollow :) There should be a mission for "armed animals" :)

Spotted for Missions

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International Spider Survey
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Mexico Horn of Plenty
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2013 Best Wildlife Photo
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedSeptember 2, 2013

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