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uncommon
Long-Horned Orb-Weaver
Macracantha arcuata
- Habitat
- Tropical forest edges and gardens across South and Southeast Asia
- Body length
- 9 mm
- Order
- Araneae · Araneidae
Weird but real
The female grows two absurd rear spines that can stretch sideways longer than her whole body.
Why it's cool
A tiny orb-weaver with a built-in crescent bow: delicate web builder up front, sci-fi antler silhouette from behind.
