Misumena vatia is widespread and common in South Wales and southern England. Females are usually encountered lying in wait for prey on the tops of flowers (males are much smaller and are seldom seen). They have very fast acting venom and can immobilise insects much larger than themselves (bumble bees, butterflies etc.) in a matter of seconds. Female Misumena vatia are usually white (they are sometimes known as 'White Death') although they can change colour to pink or yellow to match the colour of the flower on which they are resting. The species is common in Cornwall and will probably turn up in most gardens. Suprisingly, there are no records from the Isles of Scilly.

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