Silas recently discovered this spider on our blueberry blossoms. We'd never seen one before, but have since learned that it can change color from yellow to white, depending on what flower it is hunting on. It must of just arrived on the blueberry tree, so Si was able to spot it by it's bright yellow color.
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May 11, 2010
Goldenrod crab spider
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So cool! Will he turn blue?
Posted by: Mark | May 11, 2010 at 08:27 PM
I dont think so, just white or yellow.
Posted by: Michelle | May 11, 2010 at 09:06 PM
Nice! Great that Silas isn't afraid of him!
Posted by: deb | May 12, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Silas, what a cool spider! You must have very good eyes to spot him. I've never seen a crab spider before.
Posted by: Nana | May 12, 2010 at 01:47 PM
He is pretty brave around most bugs, but lately he is starting to be a little afraid of spiders. I think the color of this one was just so interesting that he forgot any fear.
Posted by: Michelle | May 13, 2010 at 08:12 PM
He was bright yellow, Silas said the yellow flower caught his eye, but when he looked closer, it was a spider!
Posted by: Michelle | May 13, 2010 at 08:14 PM