Family Thomisidae (Crab spiders)

Domain: EucaryaKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: ArachnidaOrder: Araneae Phenology

Thomisidae Species Discovered in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Species Common Name Photo Where? Phenology
Bassaniana versicolorBark Crab spider(NA) HerePhenology
Ozyptila distansLeaflitter crab spider(NA) HerePhenology
Thomisidae_genus speciesCrab spider species(NA) HerePhenology
Xysticus fraternusGround crab spider(NA) HerePhenology

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Description:
- legs held crablike
- 1st and 2nd pair of legs longer and thicker
- no web
- these ambush predators are masters of camouflage
- Habitat: on vegetation, especially flowers; some under stones, bark, etc.
- Size: 2-11 mm

Taxon References for Thomisidae



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