While I am a big fan of spiders year-round, now is the time of year when I truly appreciate their presence in my yard as they stalk their herbivorous insect prey. One of the most beautiful spiders I ...

On a spring morning walk, I stop to smell a painted trillium and am greeted by a goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia). Bending down for a sniff of the white and pink blooms, I am face to face with ...

There’s even a goldenrod spider, named for its preference for the plant as its hunting ground. This time of year, it seems as if goldenrod can be seen just about everywhere, and it’s no wonder, with ...