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Flower Crab Spiders

Thomisus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Thomisidae ›

About

Thomisus is a genus of crab spiders (family Thomisidae) with almost 150 species described. The genus includes species that vary widely in their ecology, but the best known crab spiders are those species that people call the flower crab spiders, because they are ambush predators that feed on insects visiting flowers. The flower crab spiders are the species for which the popular name was coined, because of their crab-like motion and their way of holding their...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Flower Crab Spiders?
The scientific name of Flower Crab Spiders is Thomisus.
What kingdom does Flower Crab Spiders belong to?
Flower Crab Spiders belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Flower Crab Spiders belong to?
Flower Crab Spiders belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Flower Crab Spiders belong to?
Flower Crab Spiders belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Flower Crab Spiders belong to?
Flower Crab Spiders belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Flower Crab Spiders belong to?
Flower Crab Spiders belongs to the family Thomisidae.