Misumena
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Misumena is a genus of crab spiders sometimes referred to as flower crab spiders. They are similar in appearance to several other genera in the family Thomisidae, such as Misumenoides and Mecaphesa.
Misumena vatia female Luc Viatour 1
Misumena vatia with fly
Misumena with hoverfly on Hyacinthus
Solidago
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Solidago, commonly called goldenrod, is a genus of about 100 to 120 species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Most are herbaceous perennial species found in open areas such as meadows, pra
Misumena
…family Thomisidae, such as Misumenoides and Mecaphesa. Misumena vatia, the goldenrod crab spider, is a North American species commonly seen hunting in goldenrod (Solidago) sprays in autumn. It can change its color between white and yellow to match the flower it is sitting on. The color change takes a few days…
Solidago virgaurea var. leiocarpa 02 2
European goldenrod is pollinated by Bombus cryptarum.
Goldenrod and visiting Cerceris wasp
Solidago canadensis in Kerala