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20-09-2008, 02:30 PM
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| | | Crab Spider & Meal
Hi. Just wondered if someone could tell me what type of Crab Spider (if that is what it is?) this is.
Very distinctive red pattern on the abdomen, along with a V-shape of dark dots.
It looks like it has a bee for it's dinner. I'm presuming this is a female.
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20-09-2008, 03:37 PM
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| | | Re: Crab Spider & Meal
I'd say Misumena vatia. They're quite variable - some have the red stripes and some don't.
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20-09-2008, 04:18 PM
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| | | Re: Crab Spider & Meal
Yes I'd confirm she's a Misumena vatia. The females are quite variable in colour from white to pale green or pale yellow and with red stripes or spots and can actually alter it to a degree to suit their surroundings.
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20-09-2008, 07:39 PM
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What a brilliant pic!
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20-09-2008, 08:59 PM
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Thanks Serendipity
Thanks for the ID's.... I didn't realise they could be so variable. Much appreciated.
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20-09-2008, 09:24 PM
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Never seen anything like it, its lovely, nice pic too
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