🌿Native Nature

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Misumena vatia

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Thomisidae ›Genus: Misumena

About

Misumena vatia is a species of crab spider with holarctic distribution. In North America, where it is the largest and best-known flower spider, it is called the goldenrod crab spider or flower (crab) spider, because it is commonly found hunting in goldenrod sprays in the autumn. Young males in the early summer may be quite small and easily overlooked, but females can grow up to 10 mm (excluding legs); males reach 5 mm at most.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Goldenrod Crab Spider?
The scientific name of Goldenrod Crab Spider is Misumena vatia.
What kingdom does Goldenrod Crab Spider belong to?
Goldenrod Crab Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Goldenrod Crab Spider belong to?
Goldenrod Crab Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Goldenrod Crab Spider belong to?
Goldenrod Crab Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Goldenrod Crab Spider belong to?
Goldenrod Crab Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Goldenrod Crab Spider belong to?
Goldenrod Crab Spider belongs to the family Thomisidae.
What genus does Goldenrod Crab Spider belong to?
Goldenrod Crab Spider belongs to the genus Misumena.