Tags: Arachnid.
Diaea dorsata is one of the smaller crab spiders. Females can grow up to 6 mm males up to 4 mm. Prosoma and legs are green the opisthosoma is yellowish with a brown mark. Like Misumena vatia this spider can change its color to fit its surrounding; however this takes several days.D. dorsata prefers forest edges. It can be found on oak leaves. The subadults overwinter under the bark of dead trees. Adults appear in May.
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