How to Identify Thomisidae
Thomisidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Araneae, class Arachnida. The family contains 94 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Thomisidae Species
Bassaniana utahensis (Gertsch, 1932)
Bassaniana utahensis (Gertsch, 1932)
Bassaniana utahensis is a bark crab spider native to Canada and the United State…
Mecaphesa dubia (Keyserling, 1880)
Mecaphesa dubia (Keyserling, 1880)
Mecaphesa dubia is a species of crab spider in the Thomisidae family found in th…
Sidymella rubrosignata (L.Koch, 1874)
Sidymella rubrosignata (L.Koch, 1874)
Sidymella rubrosignata is a camouflaged spider with variable color, distinct leg…
Diaea dorsata (Fabricius, 1777)
Diaea dorsata (Fabricius, 1777)
Diaea dorsata is a small Palearctic crab spider with distinctive traits includin…
Zygometis xanthogaster (L.Koch, 1875)
Zygometis xanthogaster (L.Koch, 1875)
Zygometis xanthogaster is a small Australian ambush spider that camouflages on w…
Xysticus funestus Keyserling, 1880
Xysticus funestus Keyserling, 1880
Xysticus funestus is a North American ground crab spider not dangerous to humans…
Cymbacha ocellata L.Koch, 1874
Cymbacha ocellata L.Koch, 1874
Cymbacha ocellata is a common Australian crab spider first described by L. Koch …
Ozyptila praticola (C.L.Koch, 1837)
Ozyptila praticola (C.L.Koch, 1837)
Ozyptila praticola is a small dark reddish brown crab spider found across Europe…
Diaea simplex Xu, Han & Li, 2008
Diaea simplex Xu, Han & Li, 2008
Diaea simplex is a sexually dimorphic crab spider known from several locations i…
Metadiaea fidelis Mello-Leitão, 1929
Metadiaea fidelis Mello-Leitão, 1929
Metadiaea is a monotypic Thomisidae spider genus described in 1929, with its onl…
Phrynarachne ceylonica (O.Pickard-Cambridge, 1884)
Phrynarachne ceylonica (O.Pickard-Cambridge, 1884)
Phrynarachne ceylonica, the bird dung crab spider, mimics bird feces to lure pre…
Phrynarachne rugosa (Walckenaer, 1805)
Phrynarachne rugosa (Walckenaer, 1805)
Phrynarachne rugosa, the bird-dung crab spider, is a thomisid spider found in Af…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Thomisidae?
Thomisidae animals belong to the Araneae order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 94 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Thomisidae?
Thomisidae is classified in the order Araneae, class Arachnida, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 94 accepted species worldwide.
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