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Thomisus spectabilis
Abdomen about 6mm across, yellow with 2 points toward the rear, marked by a dark spot on each point. There are also 5 small indentations on the abdomen in the shape of a V. Entire spider is bright yellow. I see 6 eyes, tiny dots, 2 small dark coloured claws on the end of the legs and small spines on the legs.
Backyard garden. This spider was found on my Basil plant. No web to be seen.
Cheers Mark. Thanks for that ID too. Didn't realise they were variable in colour. Great, thank you.
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Two, very pretty and very colorful photos....a very pretty, yellow Spider....
Spotted on Mar 27, 2018
Submitted on Mar 27, 2018
