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Ladybird spider (male)

Eresus sandaliatus

Photo by nrvero
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

The Etna is covered with millions of ladybugs. Surely there must be a reason why this little red spider looks so much like a ladybug too!

Species ID Suggestions

Ladybird spider (male)

Eresus sandaliatus
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2012

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