Goldenrod Crab Spider

The Goldenrod Crab Spider is a species of color-changing flower spiders. These creatures do not spin webs, but use silk to capture the prey or hold the eggs. They are known to have a good vision and are chance predators. Known by many other names like flower spider, flower crab spider, and smooth flower crab spider, they are mostly seen during bright and sunny summer days, the time when pollinators are present.

Goldenrod crab spiders are typically found on yellow or white flowers like goldenrod (hence the name) or daisies. They are able to change their body color from white to yellow to blend in with the type of flower they are on.

The female is larger and more recognizable (it's entire body, except for the red stripes on the side) changes color. The male has a brown thorax and front legs with only a small white or yellow abdomen.

Goldenrod Crab Spider

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