Genus Misumenops
"Flower Spiders"
I saw a small black insect squirming on this Common Yarrow and thought, hmmmm, there must be a spider in
there somewhere! If you look closely, you can find a tiny, almost completely white crab spider holding on to her prey.
This is the enlarged photo. I've never seen a crab spider so perfectly matched with her flower.
"Let's see, how can I carry this honking insect? It sure doesn't roll well."
"Maybe if I can get under it (ooof!) and lift with my knees..." See her eyes just popping over the top of the insect.
"I think one leg on each end and walking with the other six will do the trick!" The crab spider finally
managed to haul this insect over the edge and under the tiny flowers. Maybe she thought I was too close for
comfort and might steal her food. Found at North Arm of Pineview Reservoir © Carol Davis, 8-2-2009
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