Thomisus callidus

Thomisus callidus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Thomisidae
Genus: Thomisus
Species:
T. callidus
Binomial name
Thomisus callidus
(Thorell, 1890)

Thomisus callidus, the yellow crab spider,[1] is a species of spider of the genus Thomisus. It is found in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Sumatra, Nias Island, and Java.[2] They often hide in flowers and are able to change colors just to blend in to capture prey.[3]

References

  1. ^ David, EVP. "Yellow Crab Spider". uk.pinterest.com. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Thomisus callidus (Thorell, 1890)". World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Thomisidae- Crab Spiders". Wild life in Malaysia. Retrieved 23 May 2016.


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