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Photo#141635
Castianeira amoena

Castianeira amoena
Chilton County, Alabama, USA
August 31, 2007
Looks remarkably like a Velvet Ant! This spider is a great ant mimic.

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Castianeira amoena Castianeira amoena

what's it?
So, what is this spider called? the velvet spider? LOL!!

Great shot!
What a beautiful image!

 
cool
I found one of those and had similar opinions on its likeness

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