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Crab Spider

Photo by Roger Andre
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Field Notes

Description:

This curious critter became a friend of mine for part of a summer....I was sad when it wasn't there anymore.

Habitat:

Various plants

Species ID Suggestions

Crab spider

Reference Link
The MnMs
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Comments (3)
The MnMs
Checking at the web site : http://www.english-country-garden.com/animals/crab-spider.htm Misumena vatia is the most likely :-)
The MnMs
Crab spiders commonly mimetize their color to that of the place where they are to hunt. See my spotting below: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6524710 Yours is yellow. Perhaps also a different genus, since the locations are far a part.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2012

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