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Misumena sp.
Description. The carapace of the female spider is white, yellow, or tan. The abdomen is white or yellow. The spider has some ability to change color to match its background. The female is from 6-9mm. in length.

Habitat. It is usually found on white or yellow flowers, where it ambushes insects that visit the flower.

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<i>Misumena</i> sp.

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