Common Crab Spider

Xysticus cristatus, the common crab spider, is a European spider from the family Thomisidae.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Common Crab Spider being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Xysticus pseudocristatus
• Xysticus kochi
• Xysticus bifasciatus
• Xysticus ferox
• Xysticus ulmi
• Xysticus chippewa

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Arachnida

Order

Araneae

Family

Thomisidae

Genus

Xysticus

Species

Xysticus cristatus

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