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Pirate Spider? - Mimetus notius - male
Copyright © 2006 Stephen Luk

Pirate Spider? - Mimetus notius - Male
Guelph, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
October 15, 2006
Close-up showing the eyes and rather unusual-looking pedipalps. Would this be a male?

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Pirate Spider? - Mimetus notius - male Pirate Spider? - Mimetus notius - male Pirate Spider? - Mimetus notius - male
Contributed by Stephen Luk on 15 October, 2006 - 9:27pm
Last updated 14 May, 2021 - 8:28pm

Moved
Moved from Mimetus.
… Jeff Hollenbeck, 14 May, 2021 - 8:28pm

eye arrangement
This image is being used in the eye arrangement article, thanks!
… Lynette Elliott, 20 November, 2008 - 11:08pm

 
No problem!
They seem to be somewhat common here. I'll take some (better) shots next time I encounter one.
… Stephen Luk, 20 November, 2008 - 11:45pm

Yes
an adult.
… Jeff Hollenbeck, 16 October, 2006 - 10:39am

 
Thanks Jeff
I'm only beginning to explore spider species, and for me this is the most interesting one yet.
… Stephen Luk, 16 October, 2006 - 10:50am

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