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Lean Lynx Spider (Male)

Oxyopes macilentus

Photo by TusharSawant
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Field Notes

Habitat:

On the surfaces of green leaves in garden shrubs; this large oxyopid species has a colouring pattern that blends well with the colours of flowers and green leaves; this very mobile spider usually ambushes its prey but can build a web

Notes:

Its bite may lead to pain and mild human illness but few bitings of humans are on record; it jumps strongly so could accidentally enter clothing and might then bite

Reference Links:

Lynx spider, Oxyopes macilentus L. Koch, 1878 Lean Lynx Spider

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PublishedAugust 26, 2013

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