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Crab Spider ambushes Fiery Skipper

Posted by May 17th, 2007 at 12:00 am

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Crab Spiders, Skippers

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Pale green spider with red stripes
Hello! While in San Antonio, Texas this month I noticed this spider on my parent’s backyard deck. Can you identify it?
Sheila Ryan

crab eats skipper Crab Spider ambushes Fiery Skipper

Hi Sheila,
This is a Crab Spider. They do not build webs. They are often found on flowers and are also called Flower Spiders. Crab Spiders are in the family Thomisidae. This specimen has captured a Fiery Skipper.

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