Goldenrod Spider Collection

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) yellow female on Honesty flower, Bristol, UK, April

Female goldenrod spider (Misumena vatia) eating a red-tailed bumble bee (Bombus ternarius), Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) camouflaged on yellow flower. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps, July

Blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) bringing Crab spider prey (Misumena vatia) to feed chicks, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. May

Flower crab spider (Misumena vatia) in hunting pose on Honesty flowers, April, Bristol, UK

Blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) bringing Crab spider (Misumena vatia) prey to nest, Monmouthshire Wales, UK, May

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) spiderling, Derbyshire, UK, September

Golden-rod crab spider (Misumena vatia) resting on Rough hawkbit flower (Leontodon hispidus) while in hunting pose. Meeth Quarry nature reserve, Devon, UK. June

Female Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) camouflaged on Yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus) flower waiting for prey to land, Kenfig National Nature Reserve, Glamorgan, Wales, UK, June

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) waiting for prey on Meadow thistle (Cirsium dissectum). Dunsdon Devon Wildlife Trust Reserve, England, UK. June

Goldenrod Crab Spider -Misumena vatia- lurking on Purple Loosestrife -Lythrum salicaria-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Goldenrod Crab Spider -Misumena vatia- on a British Yellowhead -Inula britannica-, Burgenland, Austria

Goldenrod crab spider -Misumena vatia- has captured a hoverfly -Syrphidae-, Thuringia, Germany

Goldenrod Spider (Misumena vatia) Crab Spider Family (Thomisidae) on a Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) Sunflower Family (Asteraceae) Pennsylvania, USA

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The goldenrod spider, scientifically known as Misumena vatia, is a fascinating creature that captivates with its vibrant yellow hue and impressive hunting skills. Found in various locations around the world, including Bristol in the UK, Nordtirol in the Austrian Alps, and Albany in Oregon, these spiders are truly versatile. One striking image showcases a female goldenrod spider perched delicately on an Honesty flower in Bristol. The contrast between her yellow body and the flower's delicate petals creates a stunning visual display. In another captivating moment captured by a photographer's lens, we witness this formidable predator feasting on a red-tailed bumblebee – an awe-inspiring demonstration of nature's circle of life. Camouflage is key for survival among these arachnids. A goldenrod crab spider expertly blends into its surroundings while resting on a yellow flower or Yellow flag iris bloom at Kenfig National Nature Reserve in Wales. Its patient wait for unsuspecting prey to land reveals both its cunning strategy and adaptability. These spiders also interact with other species within their ecosystem. Blue tits can be seen diligently bringing captured crab spiders back to their nests or feeding them to their hungry chicks – showcasing intricate connections between different organisms within our natural world. As summer arrives each year, goldenrod crab spiders emerge from Meeth Quarry nature reserve in Devon to hunt upon Rough hawkbit flowers or Meadow thistles nearby. Their hunting poses are nothing short of mesmerizing as they patiently await potential victims. From April through September, these agile hunters can be found across various landscapes worldwide – from Freeway Ponds Park in Oregon to Derbyshire in the UK. Whether they are spiderlings just beginning their journey or mature adults displaying their predatory prowess on Honesty flowers once again - one thing remains constant: the undeniable beauty and intrigue surrounding the goldenrod spider never fails to captivate our imagination.