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Flower Crab Spider vs Behr's Metalmark

Misumena sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

This spider blended in very well with the flower. The butterfly didn't see it until it was too late.

Habitat:

Bindweed flower in grassy field

Reference Links:

Genus Misumena - Flower Crab Spiders - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

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PublishedMarch 31, 2014

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