The male Hairy Field Spider is a bit smaller than the female with a longer thin abdomen. They build perfect orb style webs and hang upside down

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The male Hairy Field Spider is a bit smaller than the female with a longer thin abdomen. They build perfect orb style webs and hang upside down in the centre of the web at nighttime. If disturbed the drop off and either are suspended in mid-air or the lower themslves to the ground.

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Size: 4200px × 2800px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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