A male crab spider, Oxytate striatipes

These spiders sit around and wait for their food to come to them. The males have brownish/redish markings on them while the females are completely green. In Japanese they are called "young leaf spider" because they are as green as the fresh spring leaves.

comments (8)

Christine Young

Lion

It's awesome that you spotted a male and a female! Posted 2 years ago
1. nature_lover_in_japan
  
  Giant Tortoise
  
  Thank you. I usually only see females. I was happy to find both, and on the same day. Thanks for the ID check. Posted 2 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

Congratulations - great shot Posted 2 years ago
1. nature_lover_in_japan
  
  Giant Tortoise
  
  Thank you very much. Posted 2 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Well done! Posted 2 years ago
1. nature_lover_in_japan
  
  Giant Tortoise
  
  Thank you very much. Posted 2 years ago

William Bodine

Lion

When I view small pics I usually use the enlarge feature on the pic to see detail otherwise missing. I like the bumpy stippled thorax and the position showing all eight eyes. Good shot. Posted 2 years ago
1. nature_lover_in_japan
  
  Giant Tortoise
  
  Thank you. Yes, much more can be seen when we zoom in. It is great that we can upload big photos here, unlike IG etc, as we miss a lot with the tiny and low res pictures. Posted 2 years ago