Trachelium tessellatum, La Isla Escondida, Colombia

Possibly mimicking an ant.

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Christine Young

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WOW! So cool! Just curious, did it walk fast like an ant or slower, like a bug? Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Also, family is Alydidae, I think. That doesn't narrow it down much, I know... Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
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    https://www.flickr.com/photos/pasha_k/14654936660
    
    No ID :/ Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
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      Thanks, that does seem to confirm the ant-mimicking which was just a theory. Also, after seeing this guy twice now, will follow him, could be useful. Posted 6 years ago
    2. Ferdy Christant
      
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      Trachelium tessellatum :) Posted 2 years ago
    3. 1. Christine Young
        
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        Nice! Posted 2 years ago
  3. Ferdy Christant
    
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    Thanks, that does help. I don't remember it moving much at all. Posted 6 years ago
  4. 1. Christine Young
      
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      Trachelium sp. *might* be similar. I can't find any photos of them though. Posted 6 years ago
    2. Christine Young
      
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      Okay, just curious if it also mimics behavior...Walking fast like an ant would add to its disguise. Posted 6 years ago