Misumena vatia
(Golden-rod Crab Spider)

Picture ID 74324

Picture of Misumena vatia (Golden-rod Crab Spider) - Dorsal
Subscribe
Notify of
3 Comments
oldest
newest most voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
TangledWeb

Yes, this is Misumena vatia. The common name is Goldenrod Crab Spider. This is an ambush hunter rather than a web hunter. They hide by staying still in a place where insects are likely to go. She is on a pink flower with a light center because she is white with pink markings and yellow around her eyes. She or he can turn yellow with red markings if she finds a yellow flower or plant that she chooses to hunt on.

ItsyBitsy

Misumena vatia (Golden-rod Crab Spider)

Additional Pictures

Picture of Misumena vatia (Golden-rod Crab Spider) - Dorsal Enlarge Picture
Picture of Misumena vatia (Golden-rod Crab Spider) Enlarge Picture
Picture of Misumena vatia (Golden-rod Crab Spider) - Female Enlarge Picture
Picture of Misumena vatia (Golden-rod Crab Spider) - Dorsal Enlarge Picture