A completely white spider crawled onto our patio table this week. Is this a certain species or an albino? The spider was very much alive. A body of about 1 cm in diameter.
Asker: Will, age 69
Answer
Hi Will,
No, this is not an albino but the pale form of the Common Chameleon Spider () a crab spider (Thomisidae) that has many different color forms.
Kind regards,
Rudy
Answered by
Dr Rudy Jocque
Arachnology Zoology Biodiversity
Royal Museum for Central Africa
Leuvensesteenweg 13 3080Tervuren
http://www.africamuseum.be
Leuvensesteenweg 13 3080Tervuren
http://www.africamuseum.be
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