Myrmarachne plataleoides

[Overmenneske]

Came over a site that described a spider which disguises itself by looking like an ant. Is this species in the hobby in the States or anywhere else? Has anyone here got any experience or knowledge on Myrmarachne plataleoides?

 

[DnKslr]

Very cool!
I found this about it,
http://members.fortunecity.com/chinfahshin/1folder/antmimic.html

They do look like ants.

 

[Overmenneske]

Originally posted by Diane S
They do look like ants.

Yes, they really do!
I read that they use the two front legs to mimic the antennas insects have. Don't come here telling me that evolution is not a fact.

Six legs? No, I think it's eight...

EDIT: Screwed up and posted a picture of a regular ant. (DOH!)

 

[birdmanson]

hmmmm...I think that one realy is a ant. Couldn't tell if you where joking or not...

 

[DnKslr]

Sure looks like a spider from the front though,

 

[birdmanson]

But this picture is the ant: http://members.fortunecity.com/chinfahshin/1folder/kerengga2.html

 

[Overmenneske]

Originally posted by birdmanson
But this picture is the ant: http://members.fortunecity.com/chinfahshin/1folder/kerengga2.html

Yep, you're right.
The picture Diane posted is better. Here you clearly see the spider features.

 

[birdmanson]

Yes, It's an almoust perfect mimic. Nature is amazing! Realy cool...