Crab Spider
Misumena vatia
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Arachnidcarnivore
The crab spider is a small arachnid that lives in Europe and North America, often hiding in flowers like goldenrod. It gets its name from its sideways walk, much like a crab. This spider can change color to match its surroundings, switching between yellow, white, or even pink.
- Females grow up to 10 mm, while males reach only 5 mm.
- They have eight eyes to help spot prey and adjust their color.
- Eating colorful prey can temporarily tint the spider's body.
GrasslandForestEuropeNorth America
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- Classification
- Arachnid
- Scientific name
- Misumena vatia
- Habitat
- Grassland, Forest
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, North America
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- small