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White Banded Crab Spider

Misumenoides formosipes

Description:

Since August 12th at least, this large (larger than a quarter) white bodied spider with a grey V marking and greenish head has devoured at least 4 butterflies, predominantly the larger varieties. It camouflages itself deep in the blooms of my butterfly bush where it waits for it's prey. The strange thing about it, is that it hangs its prey from the blooms as if they are still alive where they remain all day. I have not been able to find any remains of these butterflies in subsequent days. Very odd.

Habitat:

west central ga

Notes:

Awesome! Thanks for the ID Brian38

1 Species ID Suggestions

Brian38
Brian38 5 years ago
White banded crab spider
Misumenoides formosipes Misumenoides formosipes - Wikipedia


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3 Comments

momsavang
momsavang 5 years ago

Absolutely voracious!

Brian38
Brian38 5 years ago

Your welcome momsavang. Cool spotting! First time I've seen this species of crab spider. What an appetite!!

momsavang
momsavang 5 years ago

Thanks Brian! Speedy ID!

momsavang
Spotted by
momsavang

Georgia, USA

Spotted on Aug 12, 2018
Submitted on Aug 22, 2018

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