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Ground Crab Spider

Xysticus

Description:

Small, brownish spider that walks sideways like a crab.

Habitat:

Usually crab spider hunt on flowers, this species hunts on the ground, thus, why most are dark colored. This was found in my basement, possibly until Spring comes.

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Kate & Chris
Kate & Chris 13 years ago

So cute!

keithp2012
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keithp2012

New York, New York, USA

Spotted on Feb 28, 2011
Submitted on Mar 1, 2011

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