Misumenops Crab Spider
 "Flower Spider"

yellow and gold spider

yellow crab spider
I just happened to see this spider lurking underneath a sunflower leaf on Antelope Island. This is a typical pose
for this spider.  When an insect comes flying or walking by they just snap close those four front legs, trapping the
 insect.  Flower crab spiders come in a variety of shapes, colors and patterns. © Carol Davis, 8-16-2009

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