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Two tailed Spider

Hersilia sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Two tailed spider. Looked like it is in hibernation - standstill through out the day.

Habitat:

Found on a wall / concrete. Does not seem to be web resident. Found in tropical location, during autumn.

Notes:

Around half an inch in diameter, quite flat body. grayish white in color.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Diaz José Miguel
Two tailed spider Hersilia sp. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hersilia_(spider)
StephenSolomons
great image. The ones from that family around here are nocturnal hunters

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PublishedOctober 20, 2013

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