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Misumena vatia
(Golden-rod Crab Spider)

Picture ID 75606

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

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Misumena vatia
(Golden-rod Crab Spider)

Submitted by:
shannonf
Submitted: Aug 3, 2019
Photographed: Aug 3, 2019
Spider: Misumena vatia (Golden-rod Crab Spider)
Location: Waite Park, Minnesota, United States
Spotted Outdoors: On Flower
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes: Dorsal

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August 3, 2019 8:51 pm

Yes, she’s looking quite lovely, but not so well camouflaged on this flower.

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