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Ground Crab Spider

Xysticus sp

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Description:

This spider appeared to have another insect's head in it's mouth. Or it was at least holding it by the neck.

Habitat:

temperate forest

Notes:

I spotted this spider on a leaf while hiking in Short hills provincial park.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Noah Ranger +2
Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago
Ground Crab Spider
Xysticus sp. Genus Xysticus - Ground Crab Spiders - BugGuide.Net


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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

The genus has very similar, almost identical species. You might want to submit to www.bugguide.net.

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Dan Doucette
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Dan Doucette

St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Spotted on Jun 19, 2011
Submitted on Jun 19, 2011

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