Crab spider

Fact Box Species: Stephanopis cambridgei (RM) or a related species Family: Thomisidae Body length: female: 11 mm male: 8 mm Habitat: On or under the bark of trees, especially in eucalypt forests, the spider's colour and surface texture matching that of the bark Toxicity: Unknown; thought to be essentially harmless to humans but should be treated with caution

Side view

The rough body surfaces coloured to match the bark the spider is on provide excellent camouflage for this species.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Stephanopis altifrons and Stephanopis corticalis.