Spiny orb-weaver spiders are active hunters ... The black and yellow crab spider (Misumena vatia) is a fascinating little critter found in North America’s gardens and other green spaces.

The spiny orb-weaver spider, true to its name, boasts a rounded abdomen adorned with numerous spines, resembling the shape of a crab’s shell. These spines, often brightly colored in hues of ...