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Tmarus variabilis (L. Koch, 1876) Variable Crab Spider

Like other Tmarus spp. this small crab spider is a live-leaf-curling species, found on foliage by day and night where it hunts stealthily, pouncing on prey and grasping it between its front legs. It may be widespread throughout most of Australian coastal areas, but can will be hard to separate from other known and unknown small Tmarus. ♀ 4mm ♂ 3mm

Female from above North Stradbroke Island


Tmarus variabilis
Photo: Robert Whyte

Female from side with egg sac North Stradbroke Island


Tmarus variabilis
Photo: Robert Whyte

 
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