please identify spider -Olympia, WA

[Rubyslippers]

this spider was found in Olympia, WA on July 12, 2012. It was in a shrub. They found an egg sac on the underside of a deck plank. Thanks!

this is my first post. Looks like a wonderful site.

[Eric]

Hi, Rubyslippers:

The spider in the image is a crab spider, family Thomisidae, *maybe* in the genus Xysticus. They are ambush hunters, lying in wait for a potential meal to come within striking distance. They are *not* dangerously venomous to people or pets.

Hope this helps!

Eric

[Rubyslippers]

Hi, Rubyslippers:

The spider in the image is a crab spider, family Thomisidae, *maybe* in the genus Xysticus. They are ambush hunters, lying in wait for a potential meal to come within striking distance. They are *not* dangerously venomous to people or pets.

Hope this helps!

Eric

This is so helpful and I love the site. Thank you again.

[Eric]

You're very welcome!

Eric