Ground Crab Spider

Commonly found in leaf litter, under rocks, or on low-lying vegetation and bark in gardens and woodlands.

Carnivorous; they are ambush predators that feed on a variety of small insects such as flies, bees, and beetles.

They do not spin webs to catch prey; instead, they rely on camouflage and wait motionless for prey to come within reach. They move sideways, similar to a crab.

Beneficial to ecosystems as they help control pest insect populations. They are not considered dangerous to humans, and bites are rare and medically insignificant.