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Misumena vatia (Clerck, 1757) Discussion

goldenrod crab spider

Comments on July 6, 2006 Observation

45.14651,-75.60883
Bev Wigney
45.1465, -75.6088
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Submitted: March 5, 2007 at 10:02:09 AM MST

Misumena vatia (Bev Wigney [July 6, 2006])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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