CHARACTERISTICS: Although this species of spider is already established in the Southeast, sometimes they stow away on produce from Mexico or Central America and land in other states.
Part of the crab spider family, this spider is comforable angling its first 2-3 pairs of legs forward, giving it more of a crab-like appearance.
They are night predators, preying on cockroaches and other insects traveling the bark of trees. They sometimes make their way into houses and barns, but, in many areas, are welcomed by homeowners thanks to their diet.
ADULT SIZE (Length, not including legs):
19mm to 24mm
(0.75in to 0.94in) (Compare Size)
IDENTIFYING COLORS:yellow; brown; black; tan; white
Kingdom: Animalia
