Crab Spiders Collection

White form of goldenrod crab spider (Misumenia vatia) camouflaged on umbelliferae flowers waiting for prey, Midi-Pyrenees, France, August

Predator and prey, goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) with essex skippers (Thymelicus lineola) on a flower
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Crab spider (Thomisus onustus) yellow form on yellow Yarrow (Achillea filipendulina) showing asymmetry in front leg length, Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Crab spider (Thomisus onustus) yellow form, portrait, on yellow Yarrow (Achillea filipendulina) Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Crab spider (Misumena sp) on Elecampane (Inula helenium) waiting for prey, San Marino, May 2009

Crab spider (Misumena sp) on Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) covered in water droplets, San Marino, May 2009. WWE BOOK

Female Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) with moth prey, San Marino, May 2009

Crab spider (probably Thomisus onustus) preying on a Bush cricket (Tettigoniidae) on Musk thistle flower (Carduus nutans / macrocephalus) near Skrka lake, Hutovo Blato Nature Park

Crab Spider (Thomisus onustus) female waiting for prey on head of Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum segetum) in flower, garden, Orvieto, Italy

Yellow Crab Spider on yellow blossom, Arizona, USA
Yellow Crab Spider (Thomisus callidus) on a yellow flower in Cave Creek Canyon in the Chiricahua Mountains near Portal; Arizona, United States of America

White Crab Spider - lying in wait for prey - UK
SPH-850 White Crab Spider - lying in wait for prey UK Misumena vatia Also known as White death Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Crab spider, front view

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Crab Spider - yellow crab spider eating a butterfly under a flower Galicia, Spain (Misumena vatia) Date:

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Crab Spider - portrait on a pink flower Galicia, Spain (Misumena vatia) Date:

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Crab Spider - yellow crab spider eating a butterfly under a flower Galicia, Spain (Misumena vatia) Date:

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Crab Spider - yellow crab spider eating a butterfly under a flower Galicia, Spain (Misumena vatia) Date:

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Crab Spider - portrait on a pink flower Galicia, Spain (Misumena vatia) Date:

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Crab Spider - on leaf UK. Date:

Napoleon Crab Spider (Synema globosum) adult female, feeding on Solitary Bee (Lasioglossum sp. ) prey
Napoleon Crab Spider (Synema globosum) adult female, feeding on Solitary Bee (Lasioglossum sp.) prey, in Grey-leaved Cistus (Cistus albidus) flower, Montagne de la Clape, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon

Wall Crab Spider (Selenopidae sp. ) adult, Balule Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa, August
Wall Crab Spider (Selenopidae sp.) adult, Balule Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa, August

Green Crab Spider (Heriaeus hirtus) young, after moulting exoskeleton, Cartosio, Alessandria Province, Piedmont, Italy, April

Crab Spider (Thomisidae) crawling over purple flower

White Crab Spider - lying in wait for prey - UK
SPH-847 White Crab Spider - lying in wait for prey UK Misumena vatia Also known as White death Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Crab spider - lurking on an Late Spider Orchid - Italy
RD-285 Crab spider - lurking on an Late Spider Orchid Italy Thomisus onustus Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Green Crab Spider - on a Cistus - Italy
RD-286 Green Crab Spider - on a Cistus Italy Heriaeus hirtus Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Crab Spider (Thomisus onustus) adult female, feeding on Butterfly (Lycenidae sp. ) prey, Italy, may
Crab Spider (Thomisus onustus) adult female, feeding on Butterfly (Lycenidae sp.) prey, Italy, may

Crab Spider (Xysticus cristatus) adult, camouflaged on seedhead, South Yorkshire, England, september

Crab Spider (Thomisus onustus) adult, feeding on Bee-fly (Fallenia fasciata) prey in flower, near Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, may

Green Crab Spider (Heriaeus hirtus) adult, camouflaged on hairy plant, Italy

Crab Spider
JD-2390 White CRAB SPIDER - catching prey Misumena vatia Also known as White death John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Crab Spider - lying in wait for prey. UK
SPH-853 White Crab Spider - lying in wait for prey UK Misumena vatia Also known as White death Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Crab Spider Aggressive posture on Dandelion flower, UK
SPH-3135 Crab SPIDER - aggressive posture on Dandelion flower UK Xysticus cristatus Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Crab spiders, masters of disguise and ambush predators, never fail to amaze with their incredible camouflage techniques. In the first photo, a white form of the goldenrod crab spider cunningly blends into the umbelliferae, making it nearly invisible to unsuspecting prey. Similarly, another crafty species called Phrynarachne tuberosa mimics a bird dropping in order to attract flies as its next meal in Nepal. The yellow form of the Thomisus onustus crab spider takes camouflage to new heights by perfectly matching with yellow yarrow flowers (Achillea filipendulina). Its portrait against this vibrant backdrop is truly captivating. Another member of this species patiently awaits its prey on elecampane (Inula helenium) in San Marino. Water droplets glisten on a pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis), where a Misumena sp crab spider hides amongst them. This clever arachnid capitalizes on both its camouflaging abilities and patience while waiting for an unsuspecting victim. Captured in May 2009, an impressive female goldenrod crab spider proudly displays her moth prey in San Marino. These spiders are known for their ability to overpower insects much larger than themselves. Not limited to just insects, some crab spiders like Thomisus onustus also feast upon bush crickets (Tettigoniidae). A female of this species can be seen patiently awaiting her next meal atop the head of a chrysanthemum flower. From Arizona's blossoming landscapes comes yet another stunning sight - a yellow crab spider perched delicately upon a yellow blossom. The harmony between predator and environment is striking here. Lastly, we find ourselves back in the UK where a white crab spider lies stealthily amidst foliage ready for any unsuspecting prey that may cross its path. These captivating images remind us that nature's wonders extend far beyond what meets the eye.