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trioadastra Woodbury, MN(Zone 4a) Jul 12, 2008

I just spotted this guy (or gal) on my dianthus. It was devouring a small bee. When I took it's picture, it was rearing up like it wanted to attack my camera!

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zhinu (Laura) Olympia, WA(Zone 8a) Jul 12, 2008

That is creepy cool.

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Jul 12, 2008

This is a goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia; family Thomisidae). They are ambush predators, laying in wait, usually on flowers, for victims to come within grasping distance. They often take prey much larger than themselves, and they are capable of changing their color somewhat to better match their surroundings - see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misumena_vatia

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gardenwife Newark, OH(Zone 5b) Jul 12, 2008

I *love* crab spiders. They are so cool! Great photo!

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trioadastra Woodbury, MN(Zone 4a) Jul 12, 2008

That is so neat! Thanks all for the info!

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Jul 12, 2008

I saw one recently on a Valerian flower eating a moth

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mitap Murfreesboro, TN Jul 12, 2008

Here's a fabulous photo of this spider... among my favorite garden spiders.

http://bugguide.net/node/view/67374


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kniphofia Cramlington, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Jul 12, 2008

They are wonderful creatures aren't they?

You should add your photo to the Bug Files here

http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/go/675/

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