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Goldenrod Crab Spider
Misumena vatia
45.0021, -93.1247
Field Notes
Description:
These spiders can change color to either yellow or white, depending on the color of the flower on which they are hunting. The female's body is 8-10 mm in length with a legspan of up to 20 mm. They do not spin webs, but are active ambush hunters waiting on a flower until a bee or other nectaring insect arrives.
Habitat:
Grasslands. They are often found on goldenrod blossoms where their excellent camouflage makes them very hard to see.
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Misumena vatia
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PublishedFebruary 29, 2012
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