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Misumenoides formosipes is a species of crab spider. The species' common name is red banded crab spider.
Description
The female spider is larger than the male. The length of females are 5-11.3mm and the length of males are 2.5-3.2mm. The color pattern of the female varies while the body is white to yellowish. The color pattern for males are similar to females. The spider can be found throughout the United States.[1] Males search for sedentary females within a heterogeneous habitat.[2] The spider has strong front legs which are used to seize prey.[3]
References
- ^ "Misumenoides formosipes". San Diego Natural History Museum. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
- ^ "Navigation by Male Crab Spiders Misumenoides formosipes (Araneae: Thomisidae): Floral Cues May Aid in Locating Potential Mates". Journal of Insect Behavior. 23. doi:10.1007/s10905-010-9209-9. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
{{cite journal}}:|first=missing|last=(help) - ^ F. Foelix, Rainer (1996). Biology of Spiders. Oxford University Press US. p. 10. ISBN 9780195095944. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
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