On Monday I captured this shot of a small white spider—I think it may be a White-banded Crab Spider (Misumenoides formosipes)—at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. I really like the way that the coloration of the tips of the spider’s leg are an almost perfect match for the spiky thorns of the vegetation. In the second photo, the spider looks a lot like a crab in the way that it is shaped and was moving—it’s easy to see why it is called a “crab” spider.
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That color correspondence between the legs and the thorns is quite attractive.
Wow this is a great picture! Thanks for sharing
Very nice photograph, Mike. I love these little ones. The coloration on yours is fascinating.
Delightful photos. I too love the way the spider legs echo the spiky bits of the plant.
Thanks, Laura. I recall that you like spiders. 🙂
I am indeed a fan.
I really enjoyed both photos, Mike, and the second one is especially nice for highlighting the crab look.
I really shouldn’t look at your posts as I end my day… nice shots 👍
Cool! A man after my own heart. I love spiders!!
How exquisite!