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Spotted Ground Swift Spider - Nyssus coloripes The background was chosen by the spider. This one hunting on a hot 32 c day. Australia,Eamw spiders,Encounter Bay SA,Geotagged,Nyssus coloripes,Spotted Ground Swift Spider,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Spotted Ground Swift Spider - Nyssus coloripes

The background was chosen by the spider. This one hunting on a hot 32 c day.

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  1. View Jivko Nakev's profile
    Jivko Nakev
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    Funny marking on the abdomen. Resembles a human face! Posted 9 months ago
  2. View Ernst's profile
    Ernst
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    Yes that is me. Posted 9 months ago

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The Spotted Ground Swift Spider

Nyssus coloripes is one of the fastest spiders in Australia. While running, it waves its two (often orange) forelegs above its body, mimicking the antennae of a wasp.

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Similar species: Spiders
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Uploaded Dec 2, 2024. Captured Dec 2, 2024 12:36 in 66 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO400
  • 89mm