White Crab Spider (Thomisus spectabilis) also known as White Flower Spider is a beautiful species of spiders in the family Thomisidae. They have a body length from 4mm to 10mm. The male is smaller then female. They are found in white, yellow and greenish colors. They sit on flowers or top leaves of branches and uses camouflage and ambush technique to capture their prey. Flower spiders generally feed on nectar feeding insects such as butterflies, moths and bees.
White Crab Spider
A White Crab Spider with beautiful patterns.
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis photo are formidable
ReplyDeleteWOW....very nice!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mama Kayla, Elettra, Veronica for the feed back. It's much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteExcellent Birdy - really a great series on the crab spider.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. The body of the spider seems huge in ratio to the rest of the spider. nice pics.
ReplyDeleteThanks Zane for the comment and appreciation.
ReplyDeleteGot myself my own white crab spider and fly photos yesterday - will post soon.
ReplyDeleteThe last photo is excellent Birdy you can really see the patterns on his back
ReplyDeleteHi Dave!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see you again on the blogsphere. Thanks for the visit and comment.
Zane, We are waiting for your pictures.
Thanks Philip for the feedback. Yes, the patterns are visible, but I think this spider was deserved a more clear shot.
superb photo; nice blog bravo
ReplyDeleteThanks Sebi for the visit and comment. I always love to hear from great photographers like you.
ReplyDeleteHey birdy these are the cutest spiders I have ever seen. Excellent captures. Anna :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Anna for taking time to comment on my blog post. It's highly valued.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo! I've never seen such a white spider in person. I have seen giant crab spiders before, but they don't look nearly as cool as the white one you found. It’s crazy how they blend in so well.
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ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Great blog
Thank for shearing and the enthusiasm
Waiting for more spiders and insects
Amir
Thanks Marie for your feedback. They blend so well that one needs good eyesight to point out them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Amir for the visit and comment. Hopefully I will not disappoint you. You will see a large number of wonderful species of spiders and insects in coming days.