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Paraplectana tsushimensis is a spider in the orb-weaver family, Araneidae, native to China, Japan, and Taiwan. It is commonly called the ladybird mimic spider.
These spiders have bright red or orange bodies with black spots. Their body shape also mimics the ladybird, round. To take its mimicry even further, the ladybird mimic spider will move its legs in the same way that a ladybird does.
This spider is known for its patient hunting style. Rather than make webs, the ladybug mimic spider will wait on leaves, flowers, or tree bark to wait for its prey to come into its striking range.
Despite its skill for hunting, the ladybird spider will eat nectar as well as insects. This strategy helps to ensure its survival and provides them with more necessary nutrients for reproduction.
Paraplectana tsushimensis is a spider in the orb-weaver family, Araneidae, native to China, Japan, and Taiwan. It is commonly called the ladybird mimic spider.
These spiders have bright red or orange bodies with black spots. Their body shape also mimics the ladybird, round. To take its mimicry even further, the ladybird mimic spider will move its legs in the same way that a ladybird does.
This spider is known for its patient hunting style. Rather than make webs, the ladybug mimic spider will wait on leaves, flowers, or tree bark to wait for its prey to come into its striking range.
Despite its skill for hunting, the ladybird spider will eat nectar as well as insects. This strategy helps to ensure its survival and provides them with more necessary nutrients for reproduction.