Thomisus spectabilis

1 Spectacular Crab Spider at Acton, ACT

Thomisus spectabilis at Acton, ACT - 8 Jan 2020
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Identification history

Thomisus spectabilis 12 Jan 2020 YumiCallaway
Unidentified 12 Jan 2020 WHall

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The butterfly landed on the flower, started feeding gradually moving closer to the spider, eventually touching the spider with its' antennae. The spider lunged but failed to catch the butterfly.

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