To test for an effect of color on M. vatia crab spiders’ hunting, Brechbühl and his colleagues set up clusters of yellow, white and violet wildflowers in a field.

The newly identified Maratus nemo is no bigger than the size of a long grain of rice -- which is a shame considering it's one of the most vibrantly colored spider species on Earth (hence, "peacock ...

News; Washington; Bugging the Northwest: Meet the color-changing spider whose meals – and fate – depend on the flower where it sits July 12, 2022 Updated Tue., July 12, 2022 at 10:10 p.m ...

Using color and patterns to mimic and dazzle Although many spiders sport dull shades, several species come clad in bright colors and eclectic patterns that help get their prey to come to them ...