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Common Crab Spider

Xysticus cristatus

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

This was running around the ground near a bush of flowers.The placement of his legs suggests a crab spider.

Habitat:

urban

Species ID Suggestions

common crab spider

Xysticus cristatus

Reference Link
james zoetewey
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Comments (5)
Machi
This is a crab spider. Maybe Xysticus sp.?
HemaShah
Jellis,you probably are right ,There is one sp of wolf spider that has robust legs like this.Will get Bug guides feedback too.
Jellis
the dark and light pattern on the head matches the Wolf
HemaShah
Thanks for the feedback,Jellis.This was a tiny spider.Initially I assumed that it was a jumper.The eye arrangement does not fit for that.I do have more pics.Very similar though.Can upload.
Jellis
Do you have more photos. For some reason it looks like a spider is clinging to the abdomen
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PublishedMarch 16, 2017

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