Malaysian crab spider ID

[Steven Busch]

This spider came in with a group of huntsman that I just got from Malaysia. Any idea of what it may be so when I post it for sale I can properly ID it.

Thanks

Steve Busch
steve@yoncallafrog.com

[jeff h]

An orb weaver, looks like Caerostris sumatrana.

[jeff h]

Why did you bother asking for help if you were still going to incorrectly list it for sale as a crab spider?

One more time, it's an orb weaver, Caerostris. NOT a crab spider.

[Steven Busch]

Orb weavers and crab weavers are common names with many different species falling under these names. I searched the name you gave me and could find nothing that looked similar. Thank you for the help. I will edit my ad and add orb weaver to the title as well as the Latin name, with a question mark. The confusion is why I added a picture to the ad so those interested and more knowledgeable then I can make their own determination.

[buthus]

Scoop em up, ship em over, pull your finger out of your arse just long enough to scratch your head ... sell em. Repeat.
Perfect :rolleyes:




edit: I searched the name you gave me and could find nothing that looked similar.
Really?
It can be a real chore summoning up the willpower to check out the 2nd page of a google search, but sometimes ya got to do what ya gotta do.
http://www.jeetworks.com/gallery/4037335_6kB4A/1/235027838_nbFJm#235027838_nbFJm

[Steven Busch]

Thank you. I guess I need to look further in my google searching. In the reference you provide the spider does have the same general shape although the colors are completely different.

I have found with my amphibian experiences and Malaysian species there are numerous undescribed or incorrectly described species being found to this day. When not sure I have found it is best to list something in a broad general common name rather than using the wrong scientific name. Those that are in the know will hurl abuse faster then the monkeys fling the contents of their arse from the trees.

[ErikWestblom]

Thank you. I guess I need to look further in my google searching. In the reference you provide the spider does have the same general shape although the colors are completely different.

I have found with my amphibian experiences and Malaysian species there are numerous undescribed or incorrectly described species being found to this day. When not sure I have found it is best to list something in a broad general common name rather than using the wrong scientific name. Those that are in the know will hurl abuse faster then the monkeys fling the contents of their arse from the trees.

Then I suggest that you don't name it crab spider at all. That common name is referring to some genuses that are active hunters, looking somewhat like crabs. Yours is an orb weaver and uses its web to catch prey. TOTALLY different behaviour. Just don't want your customers to get disappointed. An orb weaver requires a lot more space to be able to construct its rather large web.

[dtknow]

Wow, some of you really need to chill. He clearly wants to do the right thing.


Best way to answer the question would be to set it up and see what happens.

Hopefully it is a gravid female!

[crpy]

Then I suggest that you don't name it crab spider at all. That common name is referring to some genuses that are active hunters, looking somewhat like crabs. Yours is an orb weaver and uses its web to catch prey. TOTALLY different behaviour. Just don't want your customers to get disappointed. An orb weaver requires a lot more space to be able to construct its rather large web.

well to steven's defense, there is (Gasteracantha elapsiodes), common name "crab-like spiny orb weaver":rolleyes: very common here.

[Steven Busch]

Thanks for the info. We are already trying a different approach and have turned it loose in the livingroom in some plants up high. We could tell the ground was not working as well as a small enclosure.