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Family Thomisidae, Tobias sp.
"Crab spider is a common name applied loosely to many species of spiders, but most nearly consistently to members of the family Thomisidae. Among the Thomisidae it refers most often to the familiar species of "flower crab spiders", though not all members of the family are limited to ambush hunting in flowers."
"Rationalisation for the name crab spider is generally subjective and anecdotal. It is commonly said to refer to a fancied resemblance to crabs, or to the way such spiders hold their two front pairs of legs, or their ability to scuttle sideways or backwards. Some spiders so called have bodies that are flattened and angular. At all events, the Thomisidae are the family most generally referred to as "crab spiders".
Agustín Amenabar, JohanHeyns, LeanneGardner, williefromwi , Team Brinez 2, Gerardo Aizpuru, ArvinMemaphu &J, thank you very much.
Congratulations on spotting of the day, Sergio! Very well deserved! Thanks for being such a great role model.
To all who favorited this series and sent me such kind words, "muito obrigado". I am extremely glad to know that my little brazilian neighbors are so appreciated by PN users. And a special thank you to Yasser, for being chosen one more time for SOTD. It is a real honor to be recognized among so many wonderful spottings posted here. And keep watching, I feel that there are more some southern beauties around... See you.
I knew it! My predication came through. Congratulations! What an awesome spider!