Misumessus lappi
Edwards, 2017
Misumessus lappi is a of crab spider in the Thomisidae, described by Edwards in 2017. As a member of the Misumessus, it belongs to a group of spiders commonly known as flower crab spiders. The species is recorded from the United States. Like other thomisids, it likely employs ambush on flowers and vegetation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Misumessus lappi: //ˌmɪsuˈmɛsəs ˈlæpaɪ//
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Identification
Misumessus lappi can be distinguished from other Misumessus by specific morphological features established in the original description by Edwards (2017). Accurate identification requires examination of diagnostic characters such as genitalia and other subtle structural details. The species is part of a whose members often exhibit color variation and crab-like leg positioning typical of Thomisidae.
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Distribution
United States
Similar Taxa
- Other Misumessus speciesShare -level characteristics including crab spider and flower-associated ambush ; require detailed examination for definitive separation
- Other Thomisidae generaSimilar crab-like leg posture and ambush hunting strategy on vegetation; Misumessus distinguished by specific genitalic and somatic characters
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Taxonomic recency
Described in 2017, this is a relatively recently recognized , which may explain limited published natural history information