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Goldenrod Crab Spider

Misumena vatia

Photo by Kyle A
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Field Notes

Description:

About 1/4 inch long.

Habitat:

Spotted on goldenrod bordering an open field and wetlands.

Notes:

This is the largest crab spider I've come across.

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International Spider Survey
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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PublishedAugust 26, 2014

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