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The Crab Spider
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Misumena vatia
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The white crab spider is the most common of the crab spiders, and the yellow, the less common. They are mainly slow-moving, squat-bodied spiders, which bear a striking resemblance to crabs.While lying in wait on a flower, the two pairs of long front legs, strongly armed with bristles on their inner edges, are held out in anticipation, ready to fold inwards in a pincer movement on insects which approach too closely, and then the spiders fangs go for the neck. The spiders powerful nerve poison quickly paralysis the victom. The Misumena vatia seems adept at subduing stinging insects such as hive bees, bumblebees, and the meadow brown and marbled white butterflies are frequently caught by the Misumena.
58 comments:
Very nice spider.
Lovely photos ♥
Great pics, well done!
Its been a while since I had an opportunity to take misumena vatia photos!
Love to seen them here!
This is definitely a spider that knows how to adapt its color according to the flower it squats until it dies!
Cheers, enjoy your evening!
EEEEKKKK!! I have a fear of spiders :)
so very cool! love these macros!
The spider photos are beautiful!
Greetings,RW & SK
Drugi jest sprytny, bo usiadł na kwiatku kolorem do niego podobny. Oba zdjecia bardzo ładne. Pozdrawiam.
The second is smart, because he sat on a flower color like him. Both pictures very nice. Yours.
quite the unique spider
Never seen before.... Awesome pic..
Its a wonder you even saw it. Well done.
Your photos are fantastic. Fascinating spider.
I had no idea; I love the first one with the white and the pink; they are intriguing!
The yellow one almost disappear in the yellow flower. Clever spider hehe... Breathtaking, have a great week :-)
Seija Torpstrom
Thank you Seija! Depending on how much you like spiders,I think the crab spider a pretty spider.
Fantastic captured spider. And great to read some background information.
Have a wonderful day Sonjia.
piękny pająk:)
You got beautiful capture of white spider. Indeed, looking cute..
Nice crab spider, you did it well.
Noushka
Hi! Thank you! I couldn't believe my eyes when I spotted this spider.A first for me, but an exciting find.
Optimistic existentialist
Photographing spiders lessens the fear, makes them more interesting and appealing, but I wouldn't want one in my bed.:=D
TexWisGirl
Cool Crab!!!:)
Our Photos
Thank you RW SK!
Giga
Thank you Giga!:)In the second photo the spider is very cleverly camouflaged.
Adam
Hi Adam!:) You are right! It's a very unique spider indeed.
Amazing wonders in my life
Thank you!:) Glad to show you something new!
Many thanks for your visit!
Mike Attwood
Thank you Mike!:) I did think I was seeing things at first!!
Linda
Thank you Linda!:)Yes, fascinating and deadly!
Maria
I think they are so inofensive looking, especially on brightly coloured flowers. They almost look pretty!!
Stephanie
Hi Steph!:)It's a very clever disguise. Nature constantly amazes me!
Have a good week too!
marijke
Thank you Marijke!:)These spiders fascinate me and I have posted several different coloured ones here on my blog, but this is the first time I have actually given information about it. So pleased you enjoyed reading this.:)
Have a good week my friend!
Ercotravels
Thank you!:Há há!! Who would have thought that a spider could look cute!:)
Karmnik54
The white, pink, or yellow spiders look less scary and are prettier, and cuter!
Bob Bushell
Thank you Bob!:)They are quite pretty to look at but deadly if you are an insect!
The photos are so interesting, never seen or heared about this spiders before. If you hadn´t written about the yellow one, i´m not sure I had seen it.
Clever way to hide is basic in nature and it always fascinate me.
All the best greetings
M
Oh WOW!! What great captures.
Hugs~
M
Hi Monika!:) I was gardening, my other passion, and saw the crab spider hiding in the flower.The yellow one was very well disguised.
Nature is incredible!!
Linda R
Thank you Linda!:)The yellow spider was a first for me, and I was so excited to get these captures. Glad you like them!:)
Amazing photo!! love its, Indeed.
MastHoliday
Thank you so much!:)
Hi Sonjia!
The way nature works is a "miracle" in itself.Even when presenting us theses crab spiders and the way they make a living - not at all appealing in taste, I would say...
Good text, and great photos.
Have a good week, with a hug.
Vitor
vitorchuvashortstories
Hi Vitor!
Not your cup of tea then!!:=D They are not mine either, but I still find them intriguing.Thank you for your lovely comment, and have a good week also.
Love both captures!!
Awesome clicks..
Hugs
Ajay
Ajay Kumar
Thank you so much!:)
Interesting spider and great macro.. Thanks for comment. Regards.
Ana Minguez Corella
Thank you Ana!:) You are very welcome!
Cool picture of the crab spider!
You got alot of really nice shots on your site.
check out my site sometime; Beautiful Color
Michael
michaelswoodcraft
Hi Michael!:)
Thank you!:) I have already visited your site and seen the beautifully crafted wooden things you make, but found that I could not comment. I will return, and see if I have better luck.
Many thanks for your visit.
Beautiful flower...
That is a cool spider! I almost missed it in the second photo. Amazing camouflage. Thank you for leaving such a thoughtful comment. The most I've learned we can do is just enjoy the moment for who knows what tomorrow will bring?
Dear Sonija how wonderful pictures! But I do not like spiders ... only you can turn them into works of art that I can see at least for a few moment!
Have nice days in your lovely garden!Warm hugs!Rita.
Cutella
Hello Cutella! Thank you for passing by.
Chris Rohrer
It would come in usful to be able to camouflage ourselves in the same way as the yellow spider!:)
You are absolutely right Chris, about living in the moment.Enjoy your day!:)
Rita Vaselli
Thank you Rita!:) I don't care much for spiders either Rita, but do find them intriquing. These are less scary looking than the ones I soon intend to post.I'll understand if you don't visit!:=D
It's been dull and raining for a few days now, so I haven't been in my garden.It looks as though it's here to stay.:(
Warm Hugs
Take care.
Belíssimas as suas fotos - são sempre. Depois aprendo com as
mesmas quando me mostra coisas
que eu desconhecia como este tipo
de aranhas.
Obrigada pela partilha.
Bom fim de semana.
Bj.
Irene Alves
Breathtaking, just wanted to let you know that the Chinese Fringe Flower is a shrub. Glad you notice it. I love the shrub a lot :-D Have a great Sunday and enjoy Nature!
Î like eating crab but Crab spiders look a little to creepy for my tastes...........
Silenciosamente Ouvindo
Thank you Irene!I am so pleased to show you something new.
Have a good week.
Bjs.
Stephanie
Oh, thats so thoughtful of you Stephanie. It's a really pretty
shrub, and I am going to look out for it the next time I go to the nursary.
Have a great week!:)
Stuart
I don't much care for the larger species of spider,.. the ones with the long legs are very creepy, but I don't mind this kind.
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