Although crab spiders are found abundantly on wildflowers, they adapt readily to hunting
on flowers around homes. After making a capture, they often hide on a flower's
underside in order to remain out of sight while eating their victims.

on an aster in New Mexico

waiting for prey on a garden zinnia

The crab spider below captured a beetle on an orchid in Panama, then pulled
it inside the flower to enjoy her meal well-hidden from view.

eating a bee on a Wedelia flower
hiding underneath a Wedelia
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