I have shared some crazy animal mimicry stuff in the past but this one is imo the craziest one by far.
Just look at this crazy half ant, half spider thing π
Is it a spider? Is it an ant? And which one is the ass and which one is the head ? π
So, this thing is actually a jumping spider from the genus Orsima and the ant mimicry body part is the ass abdomen to answer the latter question.
As of today, there are three distinct species identified:
- Orsima constricta found in West and Central Africa
- Orsima ichneumon found in Malaysia and Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo)
- Orsima thaleri, found in Indonesia (Sumatra)
The one in the photo above belongs to the species Orsima ichneumon and is a male individual.
As for the ant mimicry, there is still no concrete answer to the purpose it serves according to the latest research I could find..Which is almost 20 years old. It could be protective, helping the spider evade predators that avoid ants. Or it could be aggressive, helping the spider to blend in with prey. Or maybe both? Maybe we will never know ^_^
Here's a great close up video I found on YouTube... Damn, it just looks so weird. This one is from the species Orsima ichneumon:
And here's another one, unfortunately it's not zoomed in:
Anyways, amazing critter π Just google for Orsima mimicry for some more cool photos and more info!
Ok, hope you enjoyed yet another bizarre creature with me. See you soon with more strange wonders of nature!
More Strange Animal Stuff
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- The Ant-like Mantis
- The Moth That Mimics Jumping Spiders
- The Iron Snail
- The Snake with the Googly Eyes
- The Dead Leaf Butterfly
- The Snail Tank
- That's one epic goat
- Why These Butterflies Drink Turtle Tears
- The penguin that takes ten thousand naps..every single day
- Real life face hugger
- The bacterium that poops gold
- The Cocktupus
- The Electric Clam
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That is a really beautiful and weard looking creature π lol
But somehow it looks really cool and love its colors. But ya a Spider ant? Anty Spider? π Hahahaha
Makes you a little comfused to be honest... Had no idea creatures like that existed. Thank you for sharing and always finding the unique ones.
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Well said π Hahahaha
Loved that.
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This was cool. I find animal/bug mimicry fascinating.
Any specific examples? π
From Ants canada? I can't think of any examples he has presented aside from finding some unidentified species and a few that were not known to be native to his area.
As far as mimics I like. I would have to say the ant spider is cool. Of course anything that mimics another species or even a plant is pretty darn awesome.
Wonder if the ant ass can take a bite from incoming traffic π
Lmao, probably no but it would be awesome ππ
I don't care what that is but it creeps me out lol. Also, I'm not getting close enough to look in his eyes nor at his butthole lol....eeek!
Lmao. I would love to pet it!
It probably wants to pet you back lol
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Looks a bit like you π
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I know right π
I just thought of something... So if a radioactive one of these things bites you do you become Spider-Man or Ant-Man?
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Half disgusting
Lmao
why WHY
Why not ! π
I hate spiders. Iβm not an insect or bug guy. And itβs weird looking and jumps. Fuck that
Lol
Exactly!!! Iβve looked at the picture over and over again and I keep wondering how this was every possibleπ
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This is a fascinating creature. Nature is full of amazing surprises
Yes!!! Glad you liked it fren!
Looking a bit frightened but still cool
Actually nature is full of such creatures and it is also looking interesting and its colors are very showy. Is it harmful? Because sometimes spider can cause diseases also.
Nah, not harmful for humans
It's a weird insect. I also can't figure out why, but what type of animal would ignore or fear an ant?
Ants often have a shitty taste, so that's a reason to avoid eating them :)
I mean, it looks a bit artsy but would I be thrilled when seeing it in real life, I guess not :) lol especially not when it jumps.
Just months ago, there was a spider in the corner of the ceiling and I lifted my cat to grab it (yes we hunt together lol) but then this spider jumped on me and I dropped the cat from shock.. she was fine, thankfully but my daughter was just going to record it and captured the loud scream coming from me :)
Poor spider, poor cat, the spider survived though and I never joined the hunting session again!
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LoL, you have lots of free time... Hunting with the cat πππ
It's like walking with the dog, but then inside the house when they spot a fly, spider or even a moving light :)
Half Spider, Half Ant
I've never seen one before. They actually exist?
That's amazing.
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