Flower crab spiders
Scientific name: Thomisus
Flower crab spiders
Scientific name: Thomisus
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Description
Thomisus, a fascinating genus, showcases a unique hunting strategy unlike typical predators. These critters don't use webs to catch prey but rather employ their potent camouflage ability to ambush insects. Often mistaken for harmless flowers or leaves, they deliver a surprising capture with precision. This adaptivity not only highlights their evolutionary ingenuity but also debunks the notion that all spiders spin webs鈥攁 common misconception.
Species of Flower crab spiders
Scientific Classification
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