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Skull? A better effort using UV on this tiny Cobweb Spider, showing intricate markings on the abdomen. Cobweb Spider,Malaysia,Pahang,Phoroncidia lygeana,Spider,Ultra Violet Light Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Skull?

A better effort using UV on this tiny Cobweb Spider, showing intricate markings on the abdomen.

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  1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
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    Wow!! Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
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      It is, when under UV, but without UV lighting, it looks boring and as it is tiny in size, you might not even bother to take a second look! ha ha!

      Cobweb Spider - Phoroncidia lygeana Under normal lighting, this tiny spider looks 'ordinary' except for the spines.<br /> But the markings on the abdomen shows up when under UV lighting.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/139798/skull.html Cobweb Spider,Malaysia,Pahang,Phoroncidia lygeana,Spider
       Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
      1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
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        Well done for taking a second look then! Posted 3 years ago
  3. View Calbost Niel's profile
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    Can almost imagine crossbones Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
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      You have good imagination :D Posted 3 years ago
    2. View Albert Kang's profile
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      You have good imagination :D Posted 3 years ago
  5. View Barry's profile
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    Amazing colors! Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
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      Effects of UV :D Posted 3 years ago
  7. View Alfred Chong's profile
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    Amazing. Where did you find this? Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
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      In Pahang, but they have been documented in various parts of Malaysia.
      Just that they are tiny in size and 'ordinary looking' in dark brown to black. And the markings/details only shows up under UV lighting. I will post a pic of it without UV lighting so that you know how they look like and what to look for :D

      Cobweb Spider - Phoroncidia lygeana Under normal lighting, this tiny spider looks 'ordinary' except for the spines.<br /> But the markings on the abdomen shows up when under UV lighting.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/139798/skull.html Cobweb Spider,Malaysia,Pahang,Phoroncidia lygeana,Spider
       Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago

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The Phoroncidia lygeana

Phoroncidia lygeana is a species of Cobweb Spider from the Family Theridiidae.

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Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Aug 17, 2022. Captured Aug 15, 2022 18:39.
country flag of Malaysia Explore Malaysia 6,517 3,884 0
  • TG-6
  • f/4.9
  • 1/15s
  • ISO1000
  • 18mm