Bassaniana utahensis
(Gertsch, 1932)
Utah Crab Spider
Bassaniana utahensis is a crab spider in the Thomisidae, commonly known as the Utah Crab Spider. It is native to western North America, occurring in Canada and the United States. As a member of the bark crab spider Bassaniana, it is typically associated with trees and woody vegetation where it employs ambush . The species was first described by Gertsch in 1932.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bassaniana utahensis: /bæsəˈniːænə juːtəˈhɛnsɪs/
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Habitat
Associated with trees and woody vegetation; typical of bark crab spiders that inhabit bark surfaces and forested environments.
Distribution
Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba) and the United States.