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Crab Spider

Mecaphesa sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Small white, brown, green and pink spider that holds its legs like a crab. There is a white mask across the eyes.

Habitat:

Lantana in the backyard.

Reference Links:

Genus Mecaphesa - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Sorry about that Joshua! I guess my aim was off by one :) I've removed it.
JoshuaGSmith
I think you made a little accident on my mission!

Spotted for Missions

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Southern California Wildlife
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari
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Living Wild in the Chaparral

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PublishedApril 24, 2014

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