in spring, and in early summer

Oxytate striatipes (Thomisidae) [Japanese name : wakaba-gumo]


IllustIt's a nice green crab spider. In the morning or in the evening, it's

waiting for its prey by raising its forelegs up high.

The figure on the left is a female; the figure on the right

is a male.

The length is 8-12 mm.

It is found all over Japan.

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