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Mecaphesa celer
Mecaphesa: (previously Misumenops) The anterior lateral eyes are a little larger than the anterior median eyes. When viewed from the front, and a little above, only six eyes are visible. The posterior laterals are facing sideways and backwards on tubercles that include the anterior laterals. Mecaphesa is also often (always?) hairy. Mecaphesa, Misumena, Misumenoides genera are differentiated by the placement of the eyes. (see: http://bugguide.net/node/view/6749) Mecaphesa: http://bugguide.net/node/view/93264
Range: http://bugguide.net/node/view/25892/data... This spider was found on Hairy Angelica (Angelica venenosa)
This is a best guess as to species based on comparison of images at Bug Guide.
Spotted on Jul 8, 2015
Submitted on Jul 9, 2015
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