Family Thomisidae comparison
*Small to medium sized circular depressions on upper abdomen
Larger and most prominent in UmPhafa observation
Smallest in Kerkenberg observation
*Colouration on flanks of cephalothorax carapace and median abdominal surface adaxial to cephalothorax, as well as circular colouration on leg joints
Darkest and most prominent in Hela Hela observation
Lighter in UmPhafa observation
Different in Kerkenberg observation (bands of pale orange on abdomen)
*Raised ridge between cephalothorax and Pedipalps housing eyes
Most prominent in Hela Hela observation
Slightly less prominent in Kerkenberg observation
Near absent in UmPahafa observation
Observations
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What
Flower Crab Spiders (Genus Thomisus)Observer
anthonywaltonDescription
Two points on abdomen side, facing opposite directions. Anterior and posterior sides of abdomen with red/orange horizontal banding
Photos / Sounds
What
Flower Crab Spiders (Genus Thomisus)Observer
anthonywaltonDescription
Tiny yellow spider with orange speckles
Tiny hairs covering body
Photos / Sounds
What
Flower Crab Spiders (Genus Thomisus)Observer
anthonywaltonDescription
Raised stance with legs stiff and abdomen in an upright superior position relative to body. Perhaps a defensive response
In open grassland
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