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Three-banded Crab Spider - Xysticus
Copyright © 2007 Will Chatfield-Taylor

Three-banded Crab Spider - Xysticus
Lawrence, University of Kansas, Douglas County, Kansas, USA
May 11, 2007
Caught this by sweeping. It's not the crispest image, but since only one exists in the guide, it'll be a nice addition.
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Contributed by Will Chatfield-Taylor on 11 May, 2007 - 8:29pm
Last updated 12 May, 2007 - 10:54am

It
looks like it.
… Jeff Hollenbeck, 12 May, 2007 - 10:54am login or register to post comments

This
is an adult male crab spider.
There are 67 Xysticus species in NA.
I believe the three species on the guide are misidentifications and should be moved to genus or family.
Check out the Xysticus info page and Canadian Arachnology.
… Jeff Hollenbeck, 12 May, 2007 - 10:49am login or register to post comments

 
So is it a Xystichus?
Is it a Xystichus?? Iwas excited, now I'm sad :-(
… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 12 May, 2007 - 10:50am login or register to post comments

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