Flowers Buds?

There are some buds on the pawpaw trees that I suspect are flower buds. Of course, they will not open up until next spring if they are indeed flower buds. None-the-less, it is exciting to think that my newly transplanted pawpaws might be capable of producing flowers. At the same time, I am trying to hold back on my enthusiasm because at times I come to expect too much too fast from my plants. I don't want to be disappointed. Here is another insect hanging out on the pawpaws. It appears to be some sort of spider with greenish-yellow legs.