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African Mask Crab Spider

Thomisdae Synema imitator

Description:

± 12 mm crab spider enjoying an african bee for lunch. Some cotton stainers and jackal flies joined the feast.

Habitat:

Found on the tree pincushion in our garden.

Notes:

I am following a few plus eggs in garden. The spiders are enjoying a bee daily if not more...

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2 Comments

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

That is an awesome link Johan, thank you! Like you said, no spiders in that insect book i got!

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Smith Zoo

Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Oct 2, 2012
Submitted on Oct 4, 2012

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