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Napoleon Spider

Synema globosum

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Description:

Synema globosum is a species of spiders belonging to the family Thomisidae (crab spiders). It is sometimes called the Napoleon spider, because of a supposed resemblance of the markings on the abdomen to a silhouette of Napoleon.

Habitat:

On chicory flower (Cichorium intybus). Deciduous forest roadside.

Reference Links:

Synema globosum - Overview, Synema globosum - Wikipedia

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PublishedAugust 31, 2017

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