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Spider Pic - Misumena vatia - female
Copyright © 2004 philmony

Spider Pic - Misumena vatia - Female
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
May 22, 2004
I noticed this spider on a hiking trail up Burnaby mountain. Tried finding him in many books but to no avail. Any help with identifying it much appreciated.
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Contributed by philmony on 26 May, 2004 - 10:13am
Last updated 15 June, 2007 - 6:29pm

Misumenia vatia
V J Hickey...crab spider w/favorite meal
… Vincent J Hickey, 26 May, 2004 - 2:38pm login or register to post comments

M. vatia
Misumena vatia without question.
… Tom Adams, 26 May, 2004 - 11:36am login or register to post comments

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