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Ground Crab Spider on fern, Heeswijk-Dintherse Bossen, Netherlands First time I've seen this species myself, and they are a joy to watch. It didn't fear me at all, it behaves as if it is challenging everyone and everything. Geotagged,Ground Crab Spider,Heeswijk-Dinther,Netherlands,Spring,Xysticus cristatus Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Ground Crab Spider on fern, Heeswijk-Dintherse Bossen, Netherlands

First time I've seen this species myself, and they are a joy to watch. It didn't fear me at all, it behaves as if it is challenging everyone and everything.

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  1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
    Lion
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    The fearlessness of some of these tiny creatures never ceases to amaze me. There is nothing quite like being challenged by a spider! Posted 10 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
      Lion
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      Hehe yes, jumping spiders are also a bit cocky sometimes. Posted 10 years ago

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The Ground Crab Spider

Xysticus cristatus is a crab spider in the Xysticus genus.

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Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Aug 7, 2015. Captured Jun 13, 2015 18:29 in Heibloemsedijk 20, 5473 TC Heeswijk Dinther, Netherlands.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/8.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm
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