Globemallow lurker
December 01, 2012
I leaned in for a close-up shot of the ruffled, frosted leaves of the orange globemallow (Sphaeralcea incana) and didn’t notice until I sat at the computer that a camouflaged hunter lay in wait amid the silvery leaves.
Thank heavens for being human-sized.
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It is such fun to find something in one’s photos after uploading them to the computer. Amazing how these spiders can become so part of the plants they use for their hunting blinds.
Masters of camouflage, aren’t they? —Pam
Pam, it took be a while to even see that! What a great shot – and a BEAUTIFUL plant! How tall/wide do they get? I just love that foliage!
Globe mallow can get 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, but it responds well to pruning to keep it more compact. —Pam
EEEEK WHAT IS THAT?
Great shot, Pam.
Creepy legs and a big ole body! Aren’t you glad not to be bug-sized? I am. —Pam