MWC Eco-brief: Spot the imposters!

MWC Eco-brief: Spot the imposters!

Flower crab spiders hide amongst petals to catch prey attracted to blossoms. Some flower crab spiders change color to blend in with their surroundings, which has only been documented in females. She can change between white and yellow, which takes about 2 days. In addition to prey, flower crab spiders will feed on nectar and pollen.



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