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Red crab spider

Mecaphesa dubia

Description:

This spider was resting on this yellow wildflower, most likely trying to hunt for a meal. There are multiple variations in the patterning of this species of spider. The pattern can range from spectacled red and white, to solid red (like mine).

Habitat:

In my garden, Fort Worth, Texas

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Saturniidae27
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Saturniidae27

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Spotted on Jun 10, 2020
Submitted on Jul 11, 2020

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