Misumenops
Crab Spider
"Flower 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
Home - Arachnids of Utah
Other Home - Amazing Nature