Superfamily Argiopoidea 



in the middle of the back (Fig. 580, b). In this species, there is a 

 pale, transverse band, between the two rows of eyes (Fig. 581), 



(Photographed by if. V. Slingerland) 

 Fig. S7Q- 

 SPRAY OF G0LDENROD INHABITED BY MISUMENA VATIA 



Fi?;. 580. MISUMENA ALEATORIA 

 <z, the unspotted form b, the spotted form 



which extends from the tubercle bearing the lateral eyes of one 

 side to that of the other side. This band often appears like a ridge ; 

 and its presence has led some writers to place this and similarly 



528 



