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Archemorus species (RM)
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female: 8 mm
male: about 5 mm
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This spider clings to green leaves and flowers with little evidence of a web, using its colour scheme and retracted legs to hide its presence and allow it to ambush any insects that might approach
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Unknown, but probably too small to be able to envenomate a human and not at all aggressive to humans
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The most obvious visible characteristic of this small orb weaver is the presence of a distinctive yellow pattern on the upper front surface of the abdomen. The squared-off body shape and double pointed abdomen are also useful identifying features.
Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: None.
Email Ron Atkinson for more information.
Last updated 1 December 2005.
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