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Goldenrod crab spider

Misumena vatia

Description:

crab spiders blend with their surroundings.

Notes:

I was very fortunate to see this little guy on a fragrant rhododendron in Brookings at the rest stop

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4 Comments

Christiane
Christiane 12 years ago

I have a few spotting of spiders.. They are a favorite of mine too

Steffi
Steffi 12 years ago

Great shot! Really beautiful spiders - a favorite of mine.

KarenSaxton
KarenSaxton 12 years ago

Me too. I had one where he looked like he was trying to give a hug. I need to go back and find it

Christiane
Christiane 12 years ago

Cool shot.. Love these little spiders!

KarenSaxton
Spotted by
KarenSaxton

Brookings, Oregon

Spotted on Aug 2, 2008
Submitted on Jul 27, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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