| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oxyopes macilentus | August 17 2024 | Buket Alue Puteh, Aceh, Indonesia |
Oxyopes macilentus is often known as the hunter spider which is an interesting species and belongs to the Oxyopidae family. Even though its body size is small, this spider is believed to be full of energy. This spider plays an important role in the ecosystem as a frightening hunting predator. for insects of smaller size.
These spiders are easy to find, and most often they are encountered in various habitats including gardens and other open areas. Apart from their unique shape, it is also important to understand that these spiders have good adaptability and are of course able to survive in various conditions. environmental conditions, the characteristic of Oxyopes macilentus is its slender body and long legs with many spines, and this is what makes this spider able to move very quickly and hunt effectively when preying.
as I said at the beginning, the uniqueness of Oxyopes macilentus is its ability to hunt and this spider is very different from web spiders, Oxyopes macilentus is a species of active hunting spider, this spider does not make webs to trap prey, these spiders rely on speed to catch prey, this skill is supported by their aerodynamic body structure and sharp claws which make it easier for them to catch prey and with precision.
as you can see in the picture, even though Oxyopes macilentus has a small body size, they have an attractive color pattern, they have bright and dark color patterns which help them camouflage, this color pattern also functions to attract attention and scare away larger predators, In addition, some studies have shown that Oxyopes macilentus has clever survival patterns, such as pretending to be dead to avoid predators.
| Camera used | smartphone |
|---|---|
| Lens | Macro |
| Photography | Oxyopes macilentus |
| Location | Buket Alue Puteh |
| Photographer | @lightofhope |
| Link to original | community |
|---|---|
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/236888342 |
| Latitude Longitude | Map | |
|---|---|---|
| =5.080479 | =97.46383 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.0804793232&mlon=97.4638302997 |
