Eresus cinnaberinus

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Eresus cinnaberinus

Eresus cinnaberinus

Eresus cinnaberinus - the males have a bright red body with black dots, resembling ladybugs (also in size). Seen on the northern approach to Monte Argatone. June 4th 2015
Gangolf Haub
on Oct 23, 2016 5:09 am
Lat/Lon: 41.90804°N / 13.81238°E
Image ID: 985945

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rdmc

rdmc - Oct 24, 2016 5:49 pm - Voted 10/10

YIKES.....

... How big is it?
:0|

Gangolf Haub

Gangolf Haub - Oct 25, 2016 4:10 am - Hasn't voted

Re: YIKES.....

Not even half an inch. Only the males are that bright red - and beautiful (at least for a spider)

As for the size see here:

Gangolf Haub

Gangolf Haub - Oct 25, 2016 4:16 am - Hasn't voted

Re: YIKES.....

Also here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUHau4hOWRQ

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eresus_sandaliatus

rdmc

rdmc - Oct 25, 2016 5:05 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: YIKES.....

He is very beautiful, but I will leave him for you to handle...((ew...)) very fascinating though.

:0)

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