Ladybird mimic spider

Paraplectana duodecimmaculata

Paraplectana duodecimmaculata is a small spider found in tropical areas of south-east Asia.
Paraplectana duodecimmaculata - Ladybird Mimic Location is Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Alongside a stream and paddy fields. http://www.jungledragon.com/image/38170/ladybird_mimic_3173.html Bandung,Geotagged,Indonesia,Java,Ladybird mimic spider,Paraplectana duodecimmaculata,Summer,West Java,ladybird mimic,mimicry,spider

Appearance

Resembles ladybirds with a plain base colour of pink, red, yellow and several evenly spaced black dots.
About 12mm max body length.
Paraplectana duodecimmaculata - Ladybird Mimic It was a pleasant surprise to find this arachnid. Yes, it is a spider, and one of the best mimicry examples I have ever seen. The ladybird is an excellent choice of mimic subject, as it excretes a foul tasting fluid which birds soon learn to give a wide birth. I have only seen this spider once, but wonder how many times have I walked past. From now on, the look gets added to my list of observations, as I would love to get more shots. Location is Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Alongside a stream and paddy fields. http://www.jungledragon.com/image/38168/ladybird_mimic_3167.html http://www.jungledragon.com/image/38169/ladybird_mimic_3172.html Bandung,Geotagged,Indonesia,Java,Ladybird mimic spider,Paraplectana duodecimmaculata,Summer,West Java,ladybird mimic,mimicry,spider

Distribution

Tropical south-east Asia

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassArachnida
OrderAraneae
FamilyAraneidae
GenusParaplectana
SpeciesParaplectana duodecimmaculata
Photographed in
Indonesia