Misumenoides quetzaltocatl
Jiménez, 1992
Misumenoides quetzaltocatl is a of crab in the Thomisidae, described by Jiménez in 1992. The Misumenoides comprises flower crab spiders that ambush on vegetation. As a Neotropical species known from Mexico, it shares the characteristic crab-like body form and anteriorly directed legs typical of the family. Like , it likely exhibits the sit-and-wait predatory strategy on flowers and foliage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Misumenoides quetzaltocatl: /mɪˌsuːmɛˈnɔɪdiːz kwɛtˌsɑltoʊˈkætl/
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Distribution
Mexico
Similar Taxa
- Misumenoides formosipesBoth belong to the Misumenoides and share the characteristic crab body plan with legs enlarged for grasping . M. formosipes is the most commonly encountered North species in the genus and is frequently found on flowers.
- Misumena vatiaMisumena vatia is a well-known flower crab in the closely related Misumena. Both genera share similar ambush predatory habits on flowers and can be confused due to comparable body shapes and coloration patterns.