Wait

Proverb: "Words are like the spider's web: a shelter for the clever ones and a trap for the not-so-clever."

But this tiny spider (4mm) does not spin webs to catch its prey. It's a crab spider. It waits patiently, remaining very still, and will ambush prey that comes along. Its front, two pairs of legs are particularly longer and stronger, and will grab and hold on to prey bigger than itself.

My other shots of crab spiders: http://365project.org/myautofocuslife/365/2012-06-07
http://365project.org/myautofocuslife/365/2012-10-18

[Sally Ings]

What a beautiful looking chap! He looks almost transparent :-)

[Arina]

Amazing shot!

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[Sean O'Neill]

Fabulously composed Livia, I love the lines on the leaf that look like they have formed a web for the spider. Now am I looking at his backside or his face her? I am guessing his backside?

[Simon]

Beautiful macro!

[Livia]

@seanoneill You're looking at his back. 8)

[Sean O'Neill]

@myautofocuslife Thought so. Thanks :)

[Yvonne]

Oh, wow, fabulous shot!!!! And wonderful information.

[tony gig]

Lovely Macro Livia.

[Nicole]

wow great shot!

[Sterling Rush]

These spiders are PLASTIC! No way you can come up with this many neat creatures! Jealousy shows in many ways....can you tell! LOVELY Shot!!!

[❀ Lynn]

Not a single plastic one here @gnilrets Don't they just blow you away! Great shot Livia.

[Mandy]

Crab spiders are so awesome and your focus for this shot is perfect!

[Simply Amanda]

Really nice, Livia. Great dof for theme-dof, too!

[Danny G.]

Fabulous capture, I have learned so much about spiders in the last few months!

[Vesna]

Beautiful macro!

[Al Perry]

Nice shot.

[Sebella O'Donovan]

What a cute little spider. Where on earth do you find them all?

[samantha]

Great capture, he's like a tiny storm trooper! =)

[KWind]

I love how it's framed by the green and those lines.

[Claire]

Goodness at first I thought is was dead! I should of known better, you have framed it beautifully

[Arielle]

just gorgeous

[GPix]

Cunning little bloke!! Great pic of something that small

[Lisa Pouncy]

Fantastic shot. Your shots are always so clear xx

[Pyrrhula]

Wonderful capture , great focus . Interesting explanation

[Humphrey Hippo]

Beautiful shot - and a great proverb.

[Ian Fisher]

Amazing close-up - great focus and dof!

[Henri Russell]

Great closeup.

[Netkonnexion]

Wonderful!

[Shirley Chetwynd]

Awesome shot Livia.

[Colleen]

Well stated and taken!

[Jen Hudson]

I like the proverb. I am not so keen on spiders but these little ones are not too scary! I like the angle on it, I am amazed at how small they all are.

[Robin]

Great macro; cute little spider.

[ClaireHiker]

Fabulous macro - thank you for sharing!

[BeckyS]

Cute little guy.

[Julia]

love the color of this little one! great shot!

[Vicki Dixon]

I didn't realize their bodies were so transparent...I have only seen them from the front... cute shot

[bardejov]

Very unusual spider. Beautifuly photograped.

[Wendy]

Fabulous perspective and lighting. Interesting spider info and a cool quote too!

[ladyjane]

Great shot! I think I've seen on of those around here before.

[Sharon]

Great close-up. Nice crisp detail. Cute spider.

[Bobbyj]

looks almost like a crab, great shot Livia

[Rach_who]

They are an interesting little spider.

[Ellen Young]

Amazing! love the color and the eyes! Proverb is good too! So true!

[Kelly]

I learn so much from your photos Livia - fabulous macro (as per usual)

[Lin]

It is so tiny! One can see how they get their name.

[Dione Giorgio]

Amazing creature and the eyes are so interesting. Great macro capture.

[Frida]

Beautiful Livia, its colour is so much like young jade, it's unbelievable!

[Denise]

Amazing detail Livia.

[Rachel Mackenzie]

Fantastic! Love the clarity, the details and the contrasting colour. Such a cute spider!!

[Roberta Clark Chalmers]

You have such a sharp eye to spot these tiny creatures. I love all your spider shots, even though I am arachnophobic!

[joey d.Muli]

wonderful shot !!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wonderful capture and interesting information. It's amazing that you found this little fellow.

[Carole Imes]

Cool find and I like that translucent color. What an eye you have for detail!

[April Milani]

creepy and cool=).....Great job

[Meredith Jones]

Amazing macro.

[Pam]

I am picturing this spider grabbing something twice as big with those legs. Yicks! Cool shot.

[Kd Wallis]

yuck. he is an ugly one i would say! lol. Awesome capture tho!

[Andreas]

Fascinating, I love the little white spider in all the green. Fav

[Ian]

Nice capture. Thanks for the information.

[Livia]

A great, big, quiet and patient "THANK YOU!" to everyone for stopping by! I think he's cute. I wish you could see him in real life, so tiny! Thank you so much for your constant support. I do appreciate it. Just 17 days to go!

[michelle mcintyre]

Another amazing capture - a cute spider ...l never thought of spiders as cute before 365:)

[Vickie Posey]

Very nice pov! Nice little white spider :-)

[Beau]

Brilliant photo. Love the contrast between its b&w and the green of the leaf. I think patience is the greatest and hardest gift on life to have.

[Anatoly]

So tiny and so beautiful thing! Well done, Livia!

[Mick]

You are so good at macro Livia, I love the bright white of his body against the green leaf. :)

[Carolyn White]

Wonderful capture! :0)

[Ann H. LeFevre]

A very interesting spider indeed!

[Kitti Nelson]

Gorgeous capture Livia - I have slowly become entranced by your little guys!