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Crab spider

Misumena vatia

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Description:

Spider with 4 dimples on its back

Species ID Suggestions

Crab spider

Misumena vatia
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Comments (2)
Apple
Looks like a crab spider. The change color based on the flower they make home. They run white green or yellow. They are naturally white and control a pigment that makes the color.

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PublishedMay 29, 2013

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