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?Tibellus crab spider? - Tibellus - female
Copyright © 2006 Mike ''troll'' Dame

?Tibellus crab spider? - Tibellus - Female
Mt. Diablo, Juniper Campgrounds 2900', Contra Costa County, California, USA
June 20, 2006
a rather large specimine
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Contributed by Mike "troll" Dame on 2 September, 2006 - 9:19pm
Last updated 15 September, 2006 - 3:16pm

Yes.
I believe you are correct. The two tiny black spots on the posterior of the abdomen should serve to separate the average Tibellus from a small Pisaurina. Nice image, moving to guide.
… Eric R. Eaton, 15 September, 2006 - 3:16pm login or register to post comments

 
ahhh thanx
i did not know that about the spots ill keep this in mind for when i come across future specimines
… Mike "troll" Dame, 15 September, 2006 - 5:37pm login or register to post comments

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