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Lynx Spider & Prey

Oxyopes javanus & Amata sp.

Photo by John B.
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Field Notes

Description:

This Oxyopes javanus (Lynx Spider) with an Amata sp. (Wasp Moth) in its grasp, was spotted in the same place as my two similar spottings yesterday. So, it seems that there was a numerous convergance of these spiders and moths. Wonderful for the predators, but not so great for the prey!

Habitat:

The Lynx Spider and its prey, the Wasp Moth were spotted on a huge tangle of Tropical White Weed (Ageratum conyzoides) on a patch of land between rice fields.

Notes:

These two spottings are both from the day before the present spotting
https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/76573604
https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/2096749590

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)

I look forward to your long posts John. Many spottings on PN could probably benefit from more discussion, including my own. But then I wouldn't have time to read many of them anyway. Tom
To: tomk3886 Thanks for your comment, Tom. I uploaded this spotting late on the evening of Sep 15. I realized when I was writing those words that it was not exactly great science, but I didn't think it was too outrageous. However, when I was reading it over, next morning while having a cup of coffee, I could see that my idea was full of holes. So I took out that complete section, hoping that not too many would have read it. My wife often tells me that I write "too many words", but I like to write down the words that I would use if I were just having a conversation with a friend. Of course, a friend could immediately reply "Come on now, John, you know that's a load of nonsense", knowing that I would not be offended. But I understand that the vast majority of people would not want to express themselves like that on a public platform. So I shouldn't "poke the bear" if the bear doesn't feel free to bite back. My impression of you, Tom, is that you are a "straight shooter" and I like that very much. It is great when people put forward their their honest opinions and I can see that is just what you do. So thank you and please keep in touch, I have come to value your opinions. John B.
Great series John. Being able to observe one location often gives you a chance to see more of the interactions between species that are happening day in and day out. It seems to me that the abundance of spiders has to do with the abundance of prey at this " Hot Spot " . Wasp moths just happened to be a species available at that moment. I'm not sure evolution is driven by unique events.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2022

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