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Green lynx spider

Peucetia viridans

Photo by mitchh
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Field Notes

Description:

Female green lynx spider guarding egg sack.

Reference Links:

Peucetia viridans (Hentz, 1832), Peucetia viridans

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
KarenL
Great shot! I love these guys!
mitchh
According to whatsthatbug.com, "Green Lynx Spiders may produce multiple broods, but even under ideal conditions, it would be highly unusual for a female to live through a second season."
Saint Shrike
Yay, now I know what my big green spider is... was... they only live a year right?
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2011

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