Backobourkia blending beautifully
Genus Backobourkia is an example of the group of spiders that make the familiar vertical orb shaped web.
The web is often eaten after a night's use and renewed the next evening. During the day, the spider remains in a hiding place nearby, as seen here, blending beautifully with a Duranta leaf.
This is a pale form, matching perfectly to its surroundings. The pattern of projections on the upper abdomen is characteristic of this genus.
15 mm body length.
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Backobourkia blending beautifully
Genus Backobourkia is an example of the group of spiders that make the familiar vertical orb shaped web.
The web is often eaten after a night's use and renewed the next evening. During the day, the spider remains in a hiding place nearby, as seen here, blending beautifully with a Duranta leaf.
This is a pale form, matching perfectly to its surroundings. The pattern of projections on the upper abdomen is characteristic of this genus.
15 mm body length.
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