Orsima ichneumon - male vs female

[orionmystery]

Orsima ichneumon, one female one male. Never seen these before but found both a male and a female on the same day

I read that the tails and abdomen of this jumping spider resemble an Ichneumon wasp's head, and this keeps the mimic safe from other potential predators like Portia - a form of Batesian mimicry. Not sure if it's true.

 

[AdamIsMyName]

That spider is really cool. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Trever1t]

I'm confused, which way is it going? I hate creepy crawlies but that is kinda purty.

 

[cgipson1]

absolutely gorgeous little spider! Good shooting too!

 

[mishele]

Great shots!! That little guy has some amazing color!! =) He almost looks like some kind of robot....lol

 

[orionmystery]

Great shots!! That little guy has some amazing color!! =) He almost looks like some kind of robot....lol

absolutely gorgeous little spider! Good shooting too!

I'm confused, which way is it going? I hate creepy crawlies but that is kinda purty.

That spider is really cool. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for looking and commenting, Adam, Trever1t, mishele, cgipson1.

 

[Hardrock]

Beautiful and scary at the same time! Great shots!

 

[orionmystery]

Beautiful and scary at the same time! Great shots!

Thanks Hardrock. Ha..not scary at all...very cute

 

[BekahAura]

I want to live where you are! The bugs aren't nearly as interesting here. Nice shots =)

 

[orionmystery]

Thanks Rebekah. Just come for a visit