Green Crab Spider
Olios coenobita
The adult Green Crab Spider is a foliage-dwelling hunter found on shrubs, tree trunks, and leafy vegetation. It waits in cover or moves with quick sideways bursts, catching flies, moths, and other insects with its long legs and venomous bite. Rather than building an orb web to trap prey, it uses silk mainly for retreats, egg protection, and safety lines. Its crab-like stance and green coloration make it difficult to spot until it lunges.
- Type
- Stealth
- Conservation status
- NE