1 - Dorsal view; 2- Ventral view; 3 - Measures; 4 - Prosoma (dorsal); 5 - Prosoma and buccal apparatus (ventral); 6 - Opisthosoma (Dorsal); 7 - Epygine; 8 - Spinnerets; 9/10 - I and II legs; 11 - III and IV legs
Handled with care by permitted professionals.
An odd surprise, both animals were dead and the spider's fangs were piercing the tongue of the gecko. The reptile probably attacked the spider, which defended itself with a bite. More here (in portuguese): https://www.insetologia.com.br/2015/01/lagartixa-e-aranha-em-sao-paulo.html
Uma surpresa estranha, ambos os animais estavam mortos e as presas da aranha estavam perfurando a língua da lagartixa. O réptil provavelmente atacou a aranha, que se defendeu com uma mordida. Mais aqui: https://www.insetologia.com.br/2015/01/lagartixa-e-aranha-em-sao-paulo.html
recorded on Wyze outdoor cam wireless security camera
Observation and photo by Karin Merit, sent via Facebook #natureinla