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White crab spider

Ozyptila practicola

Photo by jotimmons
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Field Notes

Description:

While taking a hike. I spotted this unusual spider-like creature.

Can someone please help me identify this

Habitat:

Under a log.

Reference Links:

Crab Spider (Sidymella trapezia) - Information on Crab Spider, Crab spider

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Interesting find. It looks like you have found a type of woodlouse. They are commonly found in dark, damp places, like under logs, leaf litter and rocks. Here is a link with some information and pictures of different species: http://bugguide.net/node/view/15976
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PublishedApril 28, 2014

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