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"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.

Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Jun 26, 2018. Captured Jun 26, 2018 10:41 in Signal Point, Undercliff Dr, Ventnor PO38 1UL, UK.
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm