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18-JUN-2006

Night Hike With the "Bug Lady": Trap Door Spider

Costa Rica

An amazing species. It digs a hole in the side of a bank of earth, makes a hinged
trap door that it almost undetectable, and hides inside waiting for unsuspecting
prey. When it senses the vibrations of an insect nearby it opens the door and
snatches its victim.

Nikon D70
1/60s f/5.6 at 200.0mm with Flash full exif

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