Flower Crab Spider

Gardens, meadows, and fields, typically found on flowers and green foliage

Carnivorous; hunts pollinators like bees, flies, and butterflies

Ambush predator that doesn't spin webs; can change color from white to yellow to camouflage with flowers over several days

Beneficial ecosystem role in controlling insect populations; generally harmless to humans, although large females can deliver a minor, non-toxic bite if handled