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Genus: Misumena
Probably this is the species vatia, but I'm not sure. Spiders in this genus can change colors to some degree over the course of several days to reflect what it is hunting on. Typically I find them to be either white or yellow and sitting on flowers of the same color. The size of the pink stripes is variable. This particular spider was slightly less than 1 cm (1/2 in) in length.
I photographed this spider in an open area along the edge of a lake in a mountain forest.
These spiders are ambush feeders, often lying in wait on flowers for bees and flies to arrive.
Spotted on Jul 26, 2011
Submitted on Aug 3, 2011
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Joined! Glacier National Park is a wonderful area. I've hiked many miles in its backcountry and photographed it a lot. Unfortunately many of my shots are on film of this beautiful area and I've not yet scanned them. Someday perhaps....grin.
Nice snap! I just started a Mission for Glacier National Park, I'd love for you to join it and share your wonderful photos.