The spider that sits in disguise

waiting to pounce on its unsuspecting prey

Unlike most arachnids, the goldenrod crab spider does not use a web to catch prey. Instead, it captures any passing insects by patiently perching on top of flowers with its pincers at the ready, using its careful camouflage to blend in. By actively changing their body colour from white to yellow depending on the flower they are resting on, they are able to remain invisible to their prey, which often means a successful hunt.