For some, six legs too many

Clinging to an old pipe in the dim light of dawn, for some she has six legs too many.

A female crab spider (Mecaphesa dubia) clinging to an old pipe (IMG_1168)

Protecting her egg sac atop a blade of grass, for some she has six legs too many.

A female western lynx spider (Oxyopes scalaris) protecting her egg sac atop a blade of grass (IMG_2152)

Camouflaged in a sandy clearing and surveying for potential prey, for some she has six legs too many.

Close-up of a female wolf spider (Hogna antelucana) (IMG_3511_c)
A female wolf spider (Hogna antelucana) standing in a sandy clearing (IMG_3511)

Skulking in grass and hay in the wee hours of the morning, for some he has six legs too many.

A male rabid wolf spider (Rabidosa rabida) lurking in sparse grass (IMG_0159)
A male rabid wolf spider (Rabidosa rabida) walking through grass (IMG_0164)
A male rabid wolf spider (Rabidosa rabida) approaching atop scattered hay (IMG_0186)
A male rabid wolf spider (Rabidosa rabida) seen from above (IMG_0138)

For some, six legs too many.  For me, legs enough to be captivating.

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Photos:
(1) Female crab spider (Mecaphesa dubia)
(2) Female western lynx spider (Oxyopes scalaris)
(3) – (4) Female wolf spider (Hogna antelucana)
(5) – (8) Male rabid wolf spider (Rabidosa rabida)

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