The Long-spinnered Bark Spider is usually found resting up-side down and are difficult to locate owing to their superb camouflage.

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The Long-spinnered Bark Spider is usually found resting up-side down and are difficult to locate owing to their superb camouflage. These 'flatties' are fast moving if disturbed and will return to the same spot when danger has passed

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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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