Pelargonium flower-spiders
Scientific name: Synema
Pelargonium flower-spiders
Scientific name: Synema
Photo By Judy Gallagher , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original Description
Members of the genus Synema are fascinating creatures characterized by their crab-like appearance. Unlike true crabs, Synema spiders are masters of camouflage and ambush, adeptly hiding on flowers to capture unsuspecting pollinators. This exemplary adaptation highlights nature's ingenuity in evolution, allowing them to thrive by blending seamlessly into their environments and striking with precision.