I ragni granchio, qui un Thomisus onustus, non costruscono la ragnatela ma aspettano la preda stando in agguato su un fiore o su qualunque substrato g
I ragni granchio, qui un Thomisus onustus, non costruscono la ragnatela ma aspettano la preda stando in agguato su un fiore o su qualunque substrato gli consenta di mimetizzarsi. Sardegna, Italia Crab spiders are no active hunters. They make more use of the camouflage techniques than other spiders and catch their prey with their front legs. The color of the spider is adapted to the hunting terrain they use and is mostly extravagant. They remain unmoved until the prey arrives and catches it. With a poisonous bite (not dangerous to humans) they kill their prey and suck it dry. They can be found on flowers or leaves of plants. Often the crab spider remains for days, even weeks at the same spot. The front two legs, that are often larger and stronger than the other six, are held sideways, ready to catch the prey immediately. Sardinia, Italy
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Keywords: arachnidae, aracnidi, artropodi, invertebrati, ragni, terrestri
