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Running crab spider (female)

Thanatus sp

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Description:

This spider had a huge open crack in its abdomen but acted healthy... It ran away after I took these pictures. It seemed to be living under a dead tree in a boggy area near Dolores, CO.

Reference Links:

Genus Thanatus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Running crab spider (female)

Thanatus sp.

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Comments (5)
textless
Thanks Sharon... I'll see if I can get closer to an ID. I see lots of similar spiders, but this was the only one with the huge crack in its back.
SharonW446
The shape of the body reminds me of the Genus Philodromus. Great photo!
textless
It is really strange... I've never seen an animal that seemed so damaged act so ordinary. Thanks for the comment, Doina.
DoinaRussu
is fantastic the power of adaptation to life, even when is injured....great capture, my compliments! very interesting his color , tone-on-tone with the habitat!

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PublishedOctober 4, 2011

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