Synema parvulum

(Hentz, 1847)

Black-banded Crab Spider

Synema parvulum is a crab in the Thomisidae, first described by Hentz in 1847. It is commonly known as the Black-banded Crab Spider. The species occurs in North America, with confirmed records from the United States and Mexico. It is among the more frequently observed crab spiders in its range, with substantial citizen science documentation.

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How to pronounce Synema parvulum: /sɪˈneːma ˈpar.vu.lum/

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United States and Mexico.

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