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Ant Mimicking Jumping Spider

Myrmarachne

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Field Notes

Description:

Myrmarachne - is a genus of jumping spiders which imitate an ant by waving their front legs in the air to simulate antennae. Some species also look strikingly like an ant.

Spiders in this genus are commonly called "antmimicking spiders", although there are many other spiders that mimic ants.

Habitat:

Gardens, scrub lands, deserts, intertidal zones, and even mountains.etc.

Notes:

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/57454758@N05/5880566227/in/photostream/

Species ID Suggestions

Ant Mimicking Jumping Spider

Myrmarachne Maxillosa

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PublishedSeptember 13, 2011

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