Misumena vatia (Clerck, 1757) Discussion
goldenrod crab spider
Comments on July 6, 2006 Observation
Bev Wigney
45.1465, -75.6088
1
Submitted: March 5, 2007 at 10:02:09 AM MST
![Misumena vatia (Bev Wigney [July 6, 2006])](/observers/images/uploaded/Thumb_1_2007-4-5_mvatia3.jpg)
Sighting Report: -- Location: City of Ottawa (formerly Osgoode Township), Carleton County, Ontario, Canada., Coordinates: Osgoode 45.14651, -75.60883., Date & Time: July 6, 2006 (and a few days after), Habitat: Rural farm garden., Predominant vegetation: Rugosa roses, perennial flowers, lilac., Details: Large white-pigmented female spider seen on rugosa flowers. When noticed, it was in a hunting pose, but would move beneath the flower petals if disturbed. Observed in this location for several days. General vicinity of UTM: 18 T 0453830, 5003416 (WGS84)., Reference Photographs: (1 photo): http://www.pbase.com/crocodile/image/73549231
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