Philodromus histrio
If someone asked me to find a Philodromus histrio within five minutes on Antelope Island, I'd know exactly where I could
find one and I did find one quickly on this cool March day on Antelope Island. They love these flowers, which are not yet
in bloom, because they blend in very well and the bugs like the flowers, as well. I found five of these hunters in the
small patch I was browsing in. One of them kept waving a long leg or two at me, as you can see from the photo
below. I'm pretty sure it whispered "I vant to be alooooone." © Carol Davis, 3-10-2011
Every time I got close in the beginning, this spider would wave. © Carol Davis, 3-10-2011
This one, which I found in 2010, was a very cooperative and let me take pictures to my heart's content.
With a pose like this, you could just throw a tiny tarp over her and she could become a teepee. Use her for
backpacking and you could have a tent that protects you from mosquitoes. © Carol Davis, 5-25-2010 Antelope Island
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