cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/48773826

Great Lakes region, USA. June 2026.

I’ve been on the lookout for flower oriented crab spiders for a few weeks and I’m finally spotting them. I think she’s a lady 'cause she’s thicc. I’m fairly sure she’s a Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia).

  • Tempus FugitOP
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    9 days ago

    They can change color based on what color flower they stake out on, but yellow and white flowers are a best bet. They’re called goldenrod spiders for a reason, so when that starts blooming that’s a safe bet, but I find them on these daisies often.