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Crab spider - Misumenoides formosipes
Copyright © 2004 Beatriz Moisset

Crab spider - Misumenoides formosipes
Rock Harbor, Isle Royale, Houghton County, Michigan, USA
August 26, 2004
Can somebody tell me which kind of crab spider is this one?
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Contributed by Beatriz Moisset on 18 October, 2005 - 1:40pm
Last updated 24 October, 2005 - 4:30pm

I must Agree with Hannah but
I must Agree with Hannah but sometimes they are easily confused with the goldenrod spider which can sometimes be white also!
… Tyler M. , 19 October, 2005 - 3:59pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks to both of you
No, unfortunately I don't have a shot of the front to make absolutely sure.
… Beatriz Moisset, 19 October, 2005 - 4:04pm login or register to post comments

Reminds me of this one
Misumenoides formocipes. Did you get a shot of the front? This species is identified by a white ridge below the eyes.

… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 18 October, 2005 - 3:12pm login or register to post comments

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