Arachnids

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Mcr 122e

Caption	[Thomisidae] The crab spider does not hunt its prey but ambushes it. It is a master at camouflage and usually very closely resembles the flower upon which it patiently sits awaiting its prey. Body length 4 - 5 mm.
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