in all seasons

Myrmarachne japonica (Salticidae) [Japanese name : ari-gumo]


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The spider imitates an ant. It is quite similar to an ant, when it walks on

foliage. It is difficult to notice it is a spider until it drags its line and

comes down. It is among the most perfect ant mimics.

The length is 7-8 mm.

It is found on four main islands in Japan - namely, Honshu, Shikoku,

Kyushu, and Okinawa.

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