Wednesday, October 28, 2009

The Spider with Two Tails

Right now you're looking at a spider known as the Two-Tailed Spider. I spotted this one in the balcony while I was trying to shoot some dragonflies. It is pretty common here but I don't know if its common in Singapore. (Click on image for a better view)
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The Two-tailed Spider (Hersilia savignyi) is a species of arachnid found in India, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. It is most common in southern India. It lives on the trunks of large trees (most commonly on the trunk of the coconut palm). It is also found often in houses.
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Its color closely matches that of the tree trunks in which it lives. It feeds on moths, ants, and small spiders. Its cocoon is generally laid in the holes or crevices of trees. It has long spinnerets that make this species easily identifiable. It has big fangs that makes it look dangerous. However, a bite from this spider, though a bit painful, is not that dangerous to humans. Here's a shot of it as it tries to flee before the flash.
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2 comments:

William said...

Wow. Nice shots of that spider. Rememeber seeing one in Ubin long ago, but it was pretty quick so i failed to photograph it. You have done a good job, Shawn!

Shawn said...

Thanks William...

These spiders are very common there and are pretty obedient too. They did not move much while I was photographing them. Anyway I'm sure you will one day be able to spot and photograph one of them soon. :)

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