#Mastodon meet Paraplectana rajashree - among the finest ladybird 🐞 beetle mimics in business.

This stunning orb spider discovered by me in 2016, was named after Indian Wildlife Conservationist Rajashree Khalap, to celebrate and honor women in STEM.

Bonus points for being a real life version of the #bug type #pokemon #Ledyba!

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