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flower crab spider

Misumena atrocincta

Description:

Crab spiders hold their legs outstretched to the sides, in the manner of their crustacean namesake, and can move forwards, sideways, or backward . They have short, broad bodies and 8 small eyes sometimes located on raised bumps . The second pair of legs is often much heavier and longer than the third and fourth pairs. Crab spiders do not build any sort of web, they prowl the ground and climb flowers and plants in search of prey . Many are masters of camouflage and simply await their prey on flowers, much like ambush bugs.

Notes:

I could be wrong with the I.D so if you have any thoughts please share.

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الجيزة, Egypt

Spotted on Mar 29, 2013
Submitted on Mar 29, 2013

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