Crab spider  (Misumena vatia)

Range

In Britain, this spider is found mainly in southern England (2). It is also found throughout much of mainland Europe and North America (3).

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Habitat

The crab spider can be found on flowers and shrubs (2) in gardens, woodlands, grassland, and scrubby habitats (4).