Misumena vatia (Clerck, 1757) Discussion

goldenrod crab spider

Comments on July 5, 2007 Observation

Bev Wigney
45.1465, -75.6088
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Submitted: July 8, 2007 at 9:44:06 AM MST

Two particular sightings to report, although a few other spiders were seen over the past week.

1.) A large female spider was found hunting among the leaves of a Black Walnut tree in the garden at my farm. She was found on the same tree branch 3 times in the space of 24 hours, so it would seem there was no accidental reason for her being in this spot. Also, she was found to have a dark marking on one side of the cephalothorax - what seems to be a scar as the tissue in the area of the mark seems a little deformed (see image).

2.) A large female spider in its yellow phase was found on one of the many Black-eyed Susan flowers which are now coming into bloom here at the farm. This was one of the first bright yellow coloured spiders of the year. From this point on, I would expect to see more. Photos of spiders (3): Image of spider on Walnut tree: http://www.pbase.com/crocodile/image/81870165

Image of dark marking on spider in walnut tree: http://www.pbase.com/crocodile/image/81870165

Image of yellow phase spider found on Black-eyed Susan flower: http://www.pbase.com/crocodile/image/81870162

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