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Tree-stump Spider

Poltys illepidus

Photo by drpadhiyar23
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Undoubtedly one of the most bizarre-looking orb weavers out there, the Tree Stump Spider not only has weird-looking "horns" on its abdomen, it rests in a relatively awkward position too. This helps the spider camouflage very well on tree branches and twigs.Tree-Stump Spiders are nocturnal and build large webs at night.

Habitat:

Backyard Dray Grassland Area

Notes:

images taken with mobile and Macro Lens

Reference Links:

Tree Stump Spider | Project Noah

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