Crab Spider on Small-flowered Trillium

Several weeks ago we were on an excursion with the Washington Native Orchid Society to see the Fairy Slippers and a very rare Trillium, shown in this photo, that grows in only a few locations in our state, as well as other native wildflowers. The spider is Misumena vatia.

Because the area, which also includes a rare hanging fen, is very sensitive and protected, we not only had to get permission to visit, but had to sign a promise that we would not disclose any location information, so all I can say is that this was in Thurston County.

There are many more photos of the area and its flora and fauna at this link: ronaldhanko-orchidhunter.blogspot.com/2012/06/thurston-co...