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Goldenrod Crab spider - Misumena vatia? - Misumenoides formosipes
Copyright © 2009 R Banet

Goldenrod Crab spider - Misumena vatia? - Misumenoides formosipes
Floyd County, Indiana, USA
September 7, 2009
I've looked in the guide and have seen several goldenrod crab spiders and they seem to have different markings. I'm assuming that this is a goldenrod crab spider as well.
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Contributed by R Banet on 22 September, 2009 - 9:08pm

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… john and jane balaban, 22 September, 2009 - 10:07pm login or register to post comments

We would suggest instead
Misumenoides formosipes
… john and jane balaban, 22 September, 2009 - 9:52pm login or register to post comments

 
I believe you are correct. I
I believe you are correct. I've just read the page on how to tell Misumena apart from Misumenoides. I also looked at other photos of Misumenoides formosipes. Thanks for the guidance.
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