Unidentified

family Thomisidae. This is a Flower Crab Spider, I don’t know which genus. We use the markings and features on the topside of the spider. These are interesting. They hunt by disguising themselves as part of the background of a spot where insects are likely to go. This is probably one of the species that can change its colors to match the scenery. Pale green is their basic color when they haven’t shifted their pigments internally. It is mimicking the shape of the plant with its legs. This pose also has the spider ready to grab prey and pull it… Read more »