Crab Spider

There are several different kinds of crab spider in NH, but on this site, I’m putting them all together. Like jumping spiders, crab spiders are ambush predators, and don’t spin webs. I often see them perched on flowers, waiting for bugs. Some can even change colors based on the flowers they’re on, though it can take several days.

600x600 crab spider

Photo/Video Gallery

Here are some other pictures and videos from our yard.

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680x840 crab spider
680x840 crab spider, black
680x840 crab spider, white2
680x840 crab spider, brown
680x840 crab spider, white3

For More Information...

Wikipedia: Thomisidae

Northern Woodlands: Goldenrod Crab Spiders