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Lynx Spider

Hamadruas sp.

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Description:

Lynx spiders are the members of the family Oxyopidae. They all are hunting spiders that spend their lives on plants, flowers and shrubs. They approach their prey slowly then pounce, hence the common name Lynx spiders.

Habitat:

Seen at a small farm.

Notes:

Better quality pic at : https://www.flickr.com/photos/satyenmehta/14255534132/

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PublishedMay 26, 2014

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