| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Parawixia dehaani | 29 09 2024 | North Acèh Regency, Acèh, Indonesia |
A few days ago, while walking on the edge of a small forest near my house, I found something quite unique and caught my attention - a spider with an unusual body shape and looked scary. This spider appears to hang in its web, as if it is waiting for unwary prey to get caught in its trap. After closer inspection, I was convinced that this spider was Parawixia dehaani, a species known for its distinctive body shape and good adaptation to its natural habitat.
Even though its size is not very large, Parawixia dehaani's body looks sturdy and muscular. Its dark color gives it a tough impression, while its armor-like body texture makes it look like a small monster from another world. On its back, there is an interesting pattern that blends in with the background of the leaves, a natural camouflage that allows this spider to blend into its environment perfectly. From the way he hangs on the net and waits, it can be seen that he is a patient hunter, always ready to catch anything that comes into his territory.
| Camera used | Smartphone |
|---|---|
| Lens | Macro |
| F-stop | - |
| Iso speed | ISO |
| Focal length | MM |
| Photography | Parawixia dehaani |
| Location | Aceh Indonesia |
| Photographer | @bananaklatbarat |
| Link to original | community | |
|---|---|---|
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/250169627 | |
| Latitude Longitude | Map | |
| - | - | |
| =4.9786331 | =97.2221421 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.9786331&mlon=97.2221421#map=12/4.9786/97.2221 |