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Xystics spp with a few Thomisus spectabilis males

These photos will be moved to their *proper* places soon.

From above


A small spider about 2mm body length with brown eye patch and a Diaea like body.

Thomisus spectabilis
Photo: Robert Whyte

Very dark, probably male


Thomisus spectabilis male
Photo: Robert Whyte

Lighter, lacking swollen palps


Thomisus spectabilis male
Photo: Robert Whyte

Dark young male


Thomisus spectabilis male
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male showing enlarged palps


Thomisus spectabilis male
Photo: Robert Whyte

Another specimen from above


Probably the same species.

Thomisus spectabilis
Photo: Robert Whyte

Another specimen


This one looks a little like a juvenile Thomisus spectabilis.

Thomisus spectabilis
Photo: Robert Whyte

Facing


In this face-on shot this specimen is more obviously a young male.

Thomisus spectabilis male
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male from above


Thomisus spectabilis male
Photo: Robert Whyte