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Flower Crab Spider

Thomisus blandus

Photo by pamsai
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Description:

Photographed this tiny little wild flower. Imagine my surprise when I looked at it on the computer and saw the 2 tiny crab spiders on it. I really need new glasses!!

Species ID Suggestions

Flower crab spider

Thomisus blandus
KateBraun
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Comments (6)
KateBraun
I've finally received a batch of identifications from Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman, who is the spider expert in Southern Africa.
pamsai
Thanks Kate for the ID. Long time since we met ! Nice to get this reminder on my spotting.
pamsai
Thanks Sukanya for your comment. Yes, they definitely match well... so well, I didn't see them till I looked on the computer! Pity, I would have liked to take more photos...
SukanyaDatta
The translucent white legs of the spiders complement the translucent white of the stigma perfectly; made for each other: the crab spiders and this un-named flower. Thanks for posting it.
pamsai
thanks Dan. Couldn't believe I missed the spiders when I looked on the computer. They must have been small as the flower was less than a quarter inch across...

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Mlawula Nature Reserve
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Swaziland Guide
Photographed
PublishedApril 19, 2014

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