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Crab Spider Mimicking Human Face - Animal India

A crab spider is seen hiding on a Bougainvillea leaf curl in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on April 12, 2026. The spider exhibits markings on its abdomen that resemble a human face, often appearing as ''eyes'' and a ''mouth.'' These markings are a form of mimicry found in Southeast Asia and China. Crab spiders are ambush predators known for their crab-like appearance and behavior, capable of changing their body color to match their surroundings for camouflage. They do not spin webs but lie motionless on flowers or foliage to ambush prey such as bees and butterflies. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13568551
Date Taken	12 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto

Crab Spider Thomisidae ambush predator crab-like appearance camouflage body color change flower matching motionless ambush prey bees butterflies sideways running backwards running forwards running venom harmless to humans pest control gardens agriculture flies moths beetles pollination top predators flower-based food webs Bougainvillea leaf curl Tehatta West Bengal India human face markings mimicry Southeast Asia China Soumyabrata Roy NurPhoto.