Mecaphesa dubia
(Keyserling, 1880)
Mecaphesa dubia is a of crab in the Thomisidae. It occurs in the United States and Mexico. As a member of the Mecaphesa, it belongs to a group of crab spiders characterized by hairy bodies and cryptic coloration. The species was described by Keyserling in 1880.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mecaphesa dubia: /ˌmɛkəˈfɛsə ˈdubiə/
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Distribution
United States and Mexico
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Taxonomic Note
Mecaphesa dubia is currently recognized as a valid in the Thomisidae. The Mecaphesa was formerly treated as a synonym of Misumena, but has been reinstated as a distinct genus based on morphological differences.