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Green Huntsman Spider

Micrommata virescens

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Field Notes

Description:

Very green small spider, about 2cm in diameter (together with its legs spread...).

Habitat:

Found on nets posed to protect salamanders on edges of a protected lowland oak forest, in Geneva lake valley. This particular forest is protected as recognized and important habitat of Fire Salamanders.

Reference Links:

Micrommata virescens - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Green Huntsman Spider, (Juvenile)

Micrommata virescens

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Mission
International Spider Survey
Mission
Night time animal spotting - Northern Europe
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Mission WILD
Mission
Wildlife of Jura Mountain

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PublishedOctober 18, 2020

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