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A crab spider hides on a Bougainvillea leaf curl in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 12, 2026. The spider exhibits markings on its abdomen that resemble a human face, often appearing as "eyes" and a "mouth." These markings are a form of mimicry found in Southeast Asia and China. Crab spiders are ambush predators known for their crab-like appearance and behavior, capable of changing their body color for camouflage. They do not spin webs but lie motionless on flowers or foliage to ambush prey such as bees and butterflies.
A crab spider hides on a Bougainvillea leaf curl in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 12, 2026. The spider exhibits markings on its abdomen that resemble a human face, often appearing as "eyes" and a "mouth." These markings are a form of mimicry found in Southeast Asia and China. Crab spiders are ambush predators known for their crab-like appearance and behavior, capable of changing their body color for camouflage. They do not spin webs but lie motionless on flowers or foliage to ambush prey such as bees and butterflies.
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