Misumena vatia (Clerck, 1757)
a crab spider
Misumena vatia(Clerck, 1757) - a crab spider, Spider with Hoverfly (Helophilus pendulus) prey

Image 0001: Spider with Hoverfly (Helophilus pendulus) prey

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Magnification standard photograph or close-upstandard photograph or close-up
Equipment used 35mm transparencies (on a variety of films, but Agfa CT18 in the 1960's to early 1980's followed by Fujichrome in the late 1980's.) Transparencies scanned with Minolta Dimage Scan Dual II AF-2820U transparency scanner.
Magnification factor x1.5 (7.5cm)
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P25834
Date 7 May 1977
OS grid ref SU94
Lat/Lon 51° 10' N, 0° 40' W
Location Surrey, VC17, England
Record summary on dandelion with hoverfly prey
Associated organism prey Helophilus pendulus
Return to Record page Misumena vatia on 7 May 1977 at SU94 in Surrey
Return to Taxon page Misumena vatia
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