Mecaphesa gabrielensis

(Schick, 1965)

Mecaphesa gabrielensis is a of crab spider in the Thomisidae, first described by Schick in 1965. Like other members of the , it is likely an ambush that hunts on flowers. The species is poorly documented in available literature, with limited information on its and .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mecaphesa gabrielensis: /ˌmɛkəˈfɛsə ˌɡæbriəˈlɛnsɪs/

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Distribution

USA (based on GBIF records). Specific details on range within the United States are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic note

Mecaphesa gabrielensis was originally described by Schick in 1965. The Mecaphesa was historically treated as a synonym of Misumena but has been reinstated as valid in recent taxonomic revisions.

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