A species of spider Thomisus onustus, more commonly known as the flower spider or chameleon spider, has been found in the Kirovograd region. This spider can change its coloration from white to yellow or green depending on the surface it is on. This information was shared by arachnologist Ekaterina Iosipchuk.
Spiders of the Thomisidae family, known as crab spiders, have a distinct appearance: they have long front legs and a triangular abdomen with clearly defined angles.
Female flower spiders reach a size of about 1 cm, while males are significantly smaller. They do not spin webs to catch prey but rather wait in ambush, using their unique ability to camouflage.
Although these spiders have venom, it is only dangerous to insects, as they incapacitate their prey quickly and without using webs. For humans, Thomisus onustus poses no threat. It is worth mentioning that the world has already discovered the most venomous spider, the Sydney funnel-web spider, and a specific port in Germany was closed due to the appearance of deadly spiders.
A rare chameleon spider capable of changing its coloration depending on the surrounding environment has been identified in the Kirovograd region. This species of spider impresses with its camouflage and ability to wait for prey without using webs. Although they have venom, they do not pose a threat to humans. This news highlights the importance of studying and preserving rare spider species in natural ecosystems.