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Triangle orb-web spider (Ideocaira) Found this strange looking spider in the garden one night. A member of the genus Ideocaira, they have triangular shaped abdomens. This one with a white spot is a bit of a mystery and I am still trying to get it identified.<br /> This is the underside:<br /> <a href="http://www.jungledragon.com/image/25792" rel="nofollow">http://www.jungledragon.com/image/25792</a> Geotagged,Ideocaira,South Africa,Summer,arachnids,orb-web spiders,south africa,spiders,triangle spiders Click/tap to enlarge

Triangle orb-web spider (Ideocaira)

Found this strange looking spider in the garden one night. A member of the genus Ideocaira, they have triangular shaped abdomens. This one with a white spot is a bit of a mystery and I am still trying to get it identified.
This is the underside:
http://www.jungledragon.com/image/25792

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    It looks well-named :) Posted 10 years ago
  2. View Tarsier's profile
    Tarsier
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    Really strange creature;-)! Posted 10 years ago

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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Jan 28, 2015. Captured Jan 26, 2015 17:28 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.