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Monday, August 27, 2012

cobweb spider (Neopisinus sp.) - Montezuma, Costa Rica

Abdomen appeared to have reptile-mimic design
size uncertain
Mariposario Montezuma Gardens, Costa Rica

 Theridiidae: Neopisinus


Creek mystery

Found in large numbers in fast-moving fresh water, Montezuma, Costa Rica - 5mm


giant red-winged grasshopper (Tropidacris cristata) - Montezuma, Costa Rica

Mariposario Montezuma Gardens, Costa Rica - large purple grasshopper
Size: 40mm
Specimen found by Sven
Tropidacris cristata