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spider - Hentzia palmarum
Copyright © 2008 Matt Edmonds

spider - Hentzia palmarum
Pinellas County, Florida, USA
Size: 5mm
ID please?
I initially though this spider was holding prey. It was so small, I didn't know it was its' jaws until I saw it on my screen.

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Contributed by Matt Edmonds on 2 September, 2008 - 9:08am
Last updated 2 September, 2008 - 10:39am

Nice shots!
I just wanted to compliment you on the great photos!
… Ray Lemke, 2 September, 2008 - 10:33am

 
Thanks Ray!
Thanks Ray!
… Matt Edmonds, 2 September, 2008 - 10:36am

Poor guy is missing a ton of legs
Especially those two big front ones. He won't be able to send signals to his girlfriends.
… john and jane balaban, 2 September, 2008 - 9:56am

Hentzia
Adult male.
… Jay Barnes, 2 September, 2008 - 9:51am

 
Thanks Jay!
Thanks Jay!
… Matt Edmonds, 2 September, 2008 - 10:36am

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