Green Meshweaver Nigma walckenaeri

This brilliant green spider is nature's hide-and-seek champion — its shining emerald abdomen makes it almost invisible among foliage, blending seamlessly into leaves and vines. At just five millimeters, it's the largest member of its family, yet don't underestimate its tiny frame: it's a fearless hunter that regularly catches insects much larger than itself in its delicate mesh web. Males have a distinctly elevated head region, giving them a dramatic silhouette. Watch for them from August through October on leaves and garden walls, where they build intricate webs before carefully hiding their egg sacs far from home for protection.