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Heriaeus hirtus (Hairy Crab Spider)

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Heriaeus hirtus is a species of crab spider in the family Thomisidae, a group whose first two pairs of legs are typically enlarged and held in a crab-like posture. The species is distinguished by numerous long, stiff hairs across its greenish body and legs, an appearance reflected in the common name hairy crab spider. Like other crab spiders, it hunts small invertebrates without using a prey-catching web and is associated with vegetation in parts of Europe.

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What is Heriaeus hirtus?

Heriaeus hirtus is a species of crab spider in the family Thomisidae. It is known for the numerous long, stiff hairs covering its greenish body and legs.

Why is Heriaeus hirtus called a hairy crab spider?

The name refers to its conspicuous long, stiff hairs. Its crab-spider identity also reflects the enlarged front pairs of legs and sideways-oriented body posture typical of Thomisidae.

Does Heriaeus hirtus spin a web to catch prey?

Crab spiders such as Heriaeus hirtus are generally ambush predators rather than web-based prey trappers. They use their body posture and enlarged front legs to seize small prey.

What family does Heriaeus hirtus belong to?

It belongs to Thomisidae, the crab-spider family. Members of this family commonly have enlarged first and second pairs of legs held in a crab-like posture.

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