Master of mimicry - Bird dung spider

Here is the macro image of Phrynarachne ceylonica which i had shared earlier.

comments (8)

Robert Embley

Giant Tortoise

Wonderful capture! Posted 10 years ago
1. karthik_ak
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Robert! Posted 10 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

That is absolutely amazing, and you captured it so well. Fantastic behavior shot! Posted 10 years ago
1. karthik_ak
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Fredy! Posted 10 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Wonderful! I have always wanted to find one of these spiders but alas I don't think they are in my area. Thrilled to see yours though! Great shot, well done. Posted 10 years ago
1. karthik_ak
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Claire!
  Come to India will show you some stunning life :) Posted 10 years ago

Stephen Philips

Lion

spectacular raw capture... great comp Posted 10 years ago
1. karthik_ak
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you:) Posted 10 years ago

The Phrynarachne ceylonica

Phrynarachne Ceylonica is a spider species in the taxonomic classification of the crab spiders (Thomisidae). The spider Phrynarachne ceylonica‘s foul smell may help it attract prey and deter predators.

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Similar species: Spiders

Species identified by morpheme