Thomisus callidus
| Yellow crab spider | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Family: | Thomisidae |
| Genus: | Thomisus |
| Species: | T. callidus |
| Binomial name | |
| Thomisus callidus (Thorell, 1890) | |
The yellow crab spider,[1] (Thomisus callidus), 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 preys.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ David, EVP. "Yellow Crab Spider". uk.pinterest.com. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ↑ "Thomisus callidus (Thorell, 1890)". World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ↑ "Thomisidae- Crab Spiders". Wild life in Malaysia. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
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