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Crab spider

Mecaphesa

Photo by Maria dB
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Description:

The name crab spider refers to a fancied resemblance to crabs, or the way in which these spiders hold their two front pairs of legs, or their ability to scuttle sideways or backwards.

Habitat:

My yard

Reference Links:

Crab spider, Genus Mecaphesa - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedSeptember 18, 2013

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