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Western Lynx Spider (male)

Oxyopes scalaris

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Field Notes

Description:

Tan and brown spider about 7 mm long with large, black pedipalps.

Habitat:

Orchard in backyard

Reference Links:

Species Oxyopes scalaris - Western Lynx Spider - BugGuide.Net

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International Spider Survey
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Southern California Wildlife
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari

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PublishedApril 21, 2014

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