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goldenrod crab spider

Misumena vatia

Photo by alfrediguana
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Description:

These spiders may be yellow or white, depending on the flower in which they are hunting. Especially younger females, which may hunt on a variety of flowers such as daisies and sunflowers, may change color "at will".

Habitat:

This spider was spotted in the protected wetlands of the Finzel Swamp, Garrett County, MD.

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Misumena vatia

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