Yellow Crab Spider
Source:  National Geograhic Photo Library
Photographer: Michael Nichols

CRAB SPIDER

These guys are the Masters of Disguises!

They can change their color to match whatever their surroundings are.  They tend to hide in flowers and wait patiently until an insect wanders by.  Then they will just reach out and grab their lunch.

also see the Goldenrod Crab Spider for more.

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