Kromme-Geelhout-Database
Species details
Genus
Genus : Phrynarachne
Family: Thomisidae (Arachnida)
Taxon : Land invertebrate
Group : Animal
SPECIES
melloleitaoiNOTES
This small spider is generally found on the surface of leaves where it spins a small disk of silk to hold on to while it waits for it's prey. The genus is recognised by the very thick, strong first two pairs of legs and the tubercles which project slightly upwards from the end of the abdomen.
AUTHORITY
Lessert, 1933Sub Author
Conservation
RareHabit
Not ApplicableLand Invertebrate
Spider (8 legs)Colour
- Notes: An orange brown with a pale median band on the carapace
- Colour: Brown
Common Name
- Crab spider
- Spider
Habitat
- NOTES: Found crawling on furniture in the house
- HABITAT NAME: Bush
Uses
- None known
- None
Months
- December
- All year
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