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Ant-mimic crab spider
Amyciaea forticeps
19.1943, 72.9702
Field Notes
Description:
This is an ant mimicking crab spider .With bodies shaped more like ants, at first glance, it may be difficult to tell that this creature is a spider. The resemblance to ants is a defense against predators. Ant Mimic Spiders often live near ant hills or nests. They walk with their front pair of legs raised in the air as if they were antennae, generally found solitary .
Habitat:
Seen at a small forest near a river.
Notes:
Better quality pic at : https://www.flickr.com/photos/satyenmehta/14435291175/
Reference Links:
Ant-mimic crab spider | Project Noah
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 5, 2014
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