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Western Lynx Spider

Oxyopes scalaris

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

I saw this spider on the outside wall.Does this look like a brown recluse? Considering the violin like marking on the thorax?

Habitat:

foothills

Species ID Suggestions

Western Lynx Spider - ♀

Oxyopes scalaris

Reference Link
Fyn Kynd
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Comments (2)
HemaShah
This would be my first spotting of a lynx and I am thrilled. The shape of the abdomen and the bristles on the legs do indicate and suggest a Lynx,I think that you nailed this one too Fyn!! Way to go!!
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PublishedMarch 29, 2013

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