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Antmimic Spider

Castianeira longipalpa

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Small spider. Dark brown with white stripes on abdomen. Light coloration on dorsal thorax. Reddish legs. Fast mover and tends to keep front pair of legs moving to mimic ant or wasp antennae

Habitat:

Suburban yard. Found hiding under the grill cover.

Reference Links:

Species Castianeira longipalpa - BugGuide.Net

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