Spiders

[terracore]

Crab spider is a generic term that means different spiders in different parts of the country. In some areas a "crab spider" is any spider that moves sideways. I think the Hawaii "crab spider" is more accurately described as a spiny-backed spider or spiny-backed orb weaver, or spiny orb weaver. I've never been bitten by one but I understand their bite is painful.

We only see them around our place during times of drought. When the rains return, the spiders disappear.