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lynx spider (with egg sac)

Oxyopes sp.

Photo by Scott Frazier
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Field Notes

Description:

A lynx spider (members of the family Oxyopidae) of the genus Oxyopes guarding her egg sac. (http://naturecloseups.com/posts/lynx-spider-guarding-egg-sac ). There are 4 listed species of the genus for Papua ( http://www.cacaospiders.com/IndonesianSpiders_2011.pdf )

Habitat:

Spotted on variegated croton (Codiaeum variegatum) in large semi-urban yard & garden adjacent to a disturbed patch of remnant forest.

Reference Links:

Oxyopes - Overview, Lynx spider, Lynx Spider (Oxyopes sp)

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Spotted for Missions

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International Spider Survey
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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
Mission
Parental care in insects and other invertebrates
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Biota of S. Frazier's Yard at Sentani, Papua, Indonesia

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PublishedApril 2, 2013

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