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Ant-Mimicking Jumping spider

Myrmarachne Elongata

Photo by Raiyan Ahmed
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Field Notes

Description:

Red ant mimicking jumping spider. Probably a male sp. About 1cm in body length.

Habitat:

Tropical areas, gardens.

Notes:

This is the second Elongata that I've spotted. The first one was spotted in Gazipur.

Reference Links:

Encyclopedia of Life, Myrmarachne, Myrmarachne elongata

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
Dangermouse
Cool! That is an excellent spotting, mate! :D
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Wow - an amazing little creature.
Raiyan Ahmed
@Greg~ Indeed! Those jaws were enormous! @Ceherzog~ Thanks mate!
GregMasteller
And who named a shark JAWS? They never saw this guy - Ha!

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PublishedSeptember 10, 2011

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