Multicolored Bark Crab Spider (Bassaniana versicolor)?

Hiding in a leaf shelter on Hemp Dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum)

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Christine Young

Lion

Could be Bassaniana sp., maybe Bassaniana versicolor? Your guess is also very similar. Hmm. Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  I like your guess much better Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    I do too, lol ;P. Posted 5 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Cool find, Lisa! I wonder what its camouflage strategy is based on checking reference images. It seems to stand out quite a lot. Perhaps it mimicks a particular dark shape? Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  I have no idea! :D I'd be curious to know! Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Isn't their strategy to blend in with tree bark? Posted 5 years ago