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Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on white rose Misumena vatia is a crab spider that can change it's color to the surroundings. The color may vary from snow white, yellow and green. This color change takes place in two to three days by moving pigment from inside the body to the outer shell. Geotagged,Misumena vatia,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on white rose

Misumena vatia is a crab spider that can change it's color to the surroundings. The color may vary from snow white, yellow and green. This color change takes place in two to three days by moving pigment from inside the body to the outer shell.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    This photo is even more impressive knowing about the other photo that shows just how tiny this spider is! Posted 13 years ago

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The Goldenrod crab spider

"Misumena vatia" is a species of crab spider with holarctic distribution. In North America, where it is the largest and best-known flower spider, it is called the goldenrod crab spider or flower spider, because it is commonly found hunting in goldenrod sprays in the autumn.

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Species identified by Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Jul 29, 2012. Captured Jun 10, 2012 16:27 in Putstraat 6, 6235 Ulestraten, The Netherlands.
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  • SLT-A55V
  • f/8.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO800
  • 90mm