Misumessus oblongus
(Keyserling, 1880)
American Green Crab Spider
Misumessus oblongus, commonly known as the Green Crab , is a crab spider in the Thomisidae. It is the sole in its , which was established in 1904. The species has a broad distribution across North America, ranging from Canada through the United States to Mexico and parts of Central America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Misumessus oblongus: /mɪsjuˈmɛsəs əbˈlɒŋɡəs/
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Distribution
Canada, United States, Mexico, Guatemala, and St. Vincent in the Caribbean. Distribution records from GBIF confirm presence in Canada and the United States, including Vermont.
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Taxonomic Note
Misumessus was first described as a by Banks in 1904. As of 2017, it remained , containing only M. oblongus. The was originally described as Misumena oblonga by Keyserling in 1880.