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Old 01-05-2013, 03:48 PM   #1
zookeeperfrank
2012’s New Species: Clawed Cave Spiders, Glowing Roaches, Tiny Tarantulas & More

Hi All,
Invertebrate enthusiasts have learned to expect the discovery of fantastic new species on a regular basis. But even old timers such as I were shocked by some that came to light this past year. Large, claw-bearing Cave Robber Spiders, giant bio-luminescent roaches, brilliant arboreal tarantulas, neon-colored freshwater crabs, dive-bombing wasps…the list boggles the mind. Today I’ll highlight a few that have entranced me; please post your own favorites (whether covered here or not) below.
Cave Robber Spider, Trogloraptor marchingtoni
The Cave Robber Spider, arguably 2012’s most “otherworldly” discovery, turned up in a place not known for hiding unseen species – southwestern Oregon. In fact, not a single new spider has been described in the USA in the past 130 years.
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Thanks, Frank
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Old 01-11-2013, 05:37 PM   #2
JColt
Thanks for the info Frank
 
Old 01-12-2013, 12:50 PM   #3
zookeeperfrank
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Thanks for the info Frank
Thanks for the note, glad you enjoyed, Frank
 

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