Heteropoda ocyalina

Latin Name	Observation date	Location
Heteropoda ocyalina	August 17 2024	Buket Alue Puteh, Aceh, Indonesia

Heteropoda ocyalina is a species of spider known as the "hunting spider" of the genus Heteropeda, and this spider also belongs to the sparassidae family, this spider is known for its impressive ability to hunt and hide, its characteristic Heteropoda ocyalina is large in size and body color which often combines with camouflage in its natural habitat.

This spider is active in the evening or when the atmosphere starts to get dark and also at night. Another unique thing is that this spider does not build nests and traps (spider webs) like other spiders, but instead, this spider hunts its prey with high speed and accuracy, Heteropoda ocyalina is found in various tropical and subtropical areas, including Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries, even though its body size is relatively large, Heteropoda ocyalina's bite is not dangerous for humans, but you also need to be careful because There are some individuals who will get skin irritation from these bites, especially those of you who are less immune, so not touching them is the best solution.

Heteropoda ocyalina, like many other hunting spiders, Heteropoda ocyalina also has special adaptation abilities that allow them to be efficient predators, their bodies are strong and large, while their long legs provide mobility and strength to chase and catch prey, spiders it also has excellent, and this helps it in determining the position and movement of its prey in the dark of night.

The natural habitat of Heteropoda ocyalina usually includes tropical forests, plantations and humid areas, places where it can easily hide among the leaves, this is very important for spiders because they can use the surrounding environment for camouflage and protect themselves from other predators, and This also allows Heteropoda ocyalina to approach prey without being detected, this is a natural behavior for spiders in the wild.

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Camera used	smartphone
Lens	Macro
Photography	Heteropoda ocyalina
Location	Buket Alue Puteh
Photographer	@lightofhope

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Link to original	community
Link	https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/236475343

Latitude Longitude	Map
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