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Spiders - The Crab Spider

First seen on Tuesday 13th August 2024 at Cragside

Crab Spiders (Thomisisdae) get their name from their first two pairs of legs, which being longer makes them look a bit like a crab. They also have a crab-like sideways walk. Rather than spin a web, crab spiders lie in wait for prey to pass by. This one was found by Nelly's Moss Lake. Its latin name is Xysticus Cristatus and they are very common - they are known as the Common Crab Spider.