Long-legged Crab Spider

Sidymella longipes

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

This small pale to semi-transparent spider rests on flowers waiting for insects that feed on the nector.

Size

Females to 15mm males a little smaller

Habitat

Can be found in gardens on flowers leaves and twigs

Distribution

Throughout Eastrern Australia including Tasmania also in New Zealand

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

Find a Spider Guide (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Long-legged Crab Spider
Scientific name: Sidymella longipes (L. Koch, 1874)
Family: Thomisidae
Category: Bug Life › Spiders
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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