Bugs of Mueller State Park

Mueller State Park preserves an area of semi-wilderness within a short drive of one of Colorado’s largest metropolitan areas – Colorado Springs. The park is located on the western flank of Pike’s Peak, at elevations between 8900-9800 feet. Mueller is comprised of 5,121 acres of land, owned by ...more ↓

Northern Orbweaver

Aculepeira packardi is a species of orb weaver in the family of spiders known as Araneidae. It is found in North America, Russia, China, and Kazakhstan.

Goldenrod Crab Spider

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 ...more ↓

Habronattus altanus

Habronattus altanus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in North America.

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