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Flower Crab Spider

Misumena vatia

Photo by CassieKos
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This spider was interesting looking being mainly green with the white and red "bum".

Habitat:

Cruising around on a patio chair on the edge of the lawn.

Notes:

I wish the pictures were more clear but I have a slight fear of spiders, as entirely illogical as I know it is.

Species ID Suggestions

Flower crab spider

Misumena vatia

Reference Link
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Comments (5)
Apple
@CassieKos---I too have an illogical fear of spiders...(actually I used to...I have turned it into an odd obsession..both good and bad)...so I understand!
CassieKos
Thanks for the ID Apple. That is very cool the they have colour changing abilities!
Apple
They actually can change colors based on which flowers they take up residence upon...very cool spider!
Apple
See similar spotting on Project Noah at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8177971
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2012

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