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Flower Crab Spider

Mecaphesa sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Green and yellow spider with dark spots on the abdomen. The legs are held like a crab which gives it the common name.

Habitat:

Bahiopsis laciniata flower in native garden.

Reference Links:

Genus Mecaphesa - BugGuide.Net

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International Spider Survey
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Southern California Wildlife

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PublishedMay 11, 2013

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