Insect or Invertebrates Identification - DONE

Post by **Klipspringer** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:02 pm

Perhaps mimicry, where a harmless mimic poses as harmful

Or it could be unpalatable for some predators because of its extremely tough exoskeleton

I think the exoskeleton would make a good amulet to ward off witchcraft, bad luck, crime, lightning stroke etc

Post by **Richprins** » Wed Aug 19, 2020 10:17 am

Post by **Richprins** » Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:19 pm

Small spider, 2cm - Nelspruit

Post by **Lisbeth** » Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:34 pm

You sure have some strange "monsters" there! This one has a leg missing

Post by **Richprins** » Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:39 pm

Not me!

Post by **Lisbeth** » Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:44 pm

Post by **Klipspringer** » Tue Aug 25, 2020 9:29 pm

Zenonina albocaudata
Size: TL female 6-7 mm, male 5-6 mm. Carapace is cream without bands; anterior eye region is infused with black; posterior declivity of carapace is dark; narrow white line around edge.
Abdomen is very distinctive, truncated, heart-shaped, dark grey, white spot above spinnerets. Legs are cream without markings.

It must be a red morph

Does this match?

$O\/$ $O/\$

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Post by **Richprins** » Wed Aug 26, 2020 10:23 am

Yes, it must have been smaller...standing over a gap between two paving stones there! $O/\$ $O\/$

Post by **Klipspringer** » Wed Aug 26, 2020 6:14 pm

You must ask now if it is rare

Post by **Richprins** » Wed Aug 26, 2020 6:19 pm

Are it rare?

Africa Wild

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