SBBG Lompoc SWP Floral Visitor Guide
A guide of all the insects we have seen visiting plants or seen in the area. 2020-2022 updated.
Pink Crab Spider
Thomisus onustus is a crab spider species in the genus Thomisus belonging to the family Thomisidae.
Napoleon Spider
Synema globosum is a species of spiders belonging to the family Thomisidae (crab spiders). It is sometimes called the Napoleon spider, because of a supposed resemblance of the markings on the abdomen to a silhouette of Napoleon.
Crab Spiders
The Thomisidae are a family of spiders, including about 175 genera and over 2,100 species. The common name crab spider is often applied to species in this family, but is also applied loosely to many other species of spiders. Among the Thomisidae, "crab spider" refers most often to the familiar species of "flower crab spiders", though not all members of the family are limited to ...more ↓
Phrynarachne ceylonica
Phrynarachne ceylonica (bird dung spider) is a species of spiders of the genus Phrynarachne. It is found in China, Japan, Sri Lanka and Taiwan. The species is known to discharge foul smell, which may help it attract prey and deter predators. Its morphology is similar to bird's dung, and hence its common name. This strategy is used by the spider to catch prey who ...more ↓
Napoleon Spider
Synema globosum is a species of spiders belonging to the family Thomisidae (crab spiders). It is sometimes called the Napoleon spider, because of a supposed resemblance of the markings on the abdomen to a silhouette of Napoleon.
Oxytate subvirens
Oxytate subvirens, is a species of spider of the genus Oxytate. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.
Boliscus decipiens
Boliscus decipiens is a species of spiders of the genus Boliscus. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.
Thomisus callidus
The yellow crab spider, (Thomisus callidus), is a species of spider of the genus Thomisus. It is found in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Sumatra, Nias Island, and Java. They often hide in flowers and are able to change colors just to blend in to capture preys.
