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Swamp Crab Spider with prey

X⁠ysticus ulmi

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

The female has just caught a fly. The broad cross line across its abdomen is characteristic. In crab spiders, the two front legs are extra strong and long, while the two back legs are shorter.

Habitat:

In a garden on low plants.

Notes:

Norwegian name: D⁠råpekrabbeedderkopp

Reference Links:

Swamp Crab Spider (Xysticus ulmi) · iNaturalist

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