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Wasp Mimicking Spider (female)

Phiale formosa

Photo by pamsai
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10.44, -84.01

Field Notes

Description:

Phiale is a spider genus of the Salticidae family (jumping spiders).

Habitat:

Seen at La Selva Biological Research Center.

Notes:

http://salticidae.org/salticid/diagnost/phiale/formo-gb.htm

Reference Links:

Phiale (spider), nsf.gov - Multimedia Gallery - US National Science Foundation (NSF)

Species ID Suggestions

Wasp mimicking female spider

Phiale formosa (Female)

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Diaz José Miguel
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Comments (4)
Diaz José Miguel
I would advice you to ask a more experienced spotter as I am no expert, but they do look alike!
pamsai
yes Diaz, thanks. They look the same to me! And, they were seen in a similar area...
Diaz José Miguel
This one looks just like the Phiale Formosa I just uploaded! please look at my spottings and you will see if they match!

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Paso Pacifico Survey
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International Spider Survey
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Jumping Spiders of the World
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Life in Costa Rica
Photographed
PublishedOctober 25, 2013

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