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Lynx spider

Oxyopes flavipalpis

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

This little orange spider had captured a bee fly and was holding onto it really tight.

Habitat:

Seen in low grassland bushveld...

Species ID Suggestions

Lynx spider

Oxyopes flavipalpis
KateBraun
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Comments (6)
pamsai
thank you Kate for obtaining this ID from Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman.
KateBraun
Tentative identification by Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman.
KateBraun
I'm waiting for the IDs for all our spider photos from Mlawula, will let you know when they come through.
pamsai
Has anyone any idea what this small orange spider is?

Spotted for Missions

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International Spider Survey
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Mlawula Nature Reserve
Mission
Swaziland Guide
Photographed
PublishedMay 2, 2014

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