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Misumena vatia - Goldenrod Crab Spider - Misumena vatia - male - female

Misumena vatia - Goldenrod Crab Spider - Misumena vatia - Male Female
5 mi. south of Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington, USA
June 15, 2008
Until I saw this pair, I didn't know these smaller spiders were males of the same species as the big ones. Both are common in our yard, but I've never seen them together.
On rhododendron.

Wow
That is a great image, thanks.

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