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Western Lynx Spider (male)

Oxyopes scalaris

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Field Notes

Description:

Small spider only a few mm long sitting on a leaf. This male has large pedipalps. The abdomen has a dark pattern along the sides. The female can be seen at my other spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/21326053

Habitat:

Lantana leaf in the backyard.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)

Thank you Ary! Now that you suggested it, I believe this is the Western Lynx Spider, Oxyopes scalaris.

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