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Ant mimic jumping spider

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

This small black spider was too chubby and solitary to be a real ant.
Its the first one that I've seen although they are fairly popular as spottings.

Habitat:

On eucalyptus leaf

Reference Links:

Ant mimicry

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
MartinL
Thanks Saumya, those eyes sure are fascinating.
MartinL
Thank you Mark. Nice to finally see one.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Mimetic Animals of the World
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PublishedNovember 17, 2013

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