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Lichen Huntsman Spider

The Lichen Huntsman Spider, Pandercetes gracilis(also called the lichen spider), is a spider found in Australia, Queensland, and New Guinea, Maluku Islands, and Sulawesi.

 

The Lichen huntsman can very in color amongst individuals, all of which are of the color of different species of lichen.

 

The spider is known to hunt by ambush and then pounce when their prey gets within range. Their exceptional agility and speed, as well as their ability to squeeze into tight corners and camouflage, giving it a strong advantage both in capturing prey and evading predators.

 

Extracted from Wikipedia

 

Shot this at Lower Pierce during Night Macro.

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Uploaded on March 21, 2009
Taken on March 19, 2009