Thomisid sp.

This is a crab spider in the family Thomisidae. Many species in this family are highly camouflaged. They get their common name from their crab-like behavior, which is generally described as using their front two pairs of legs to manipulate food while moving side to side with their four hind legs.

Order: Araneae
Family: Thomisidae

Photograph: © 2003 RKD Peterson
Date of Photograph: 29 June 2003
Location: Montana, Gallatin Co. (45^o25'24" N 111^o10'34" N)