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Green Lynx Spider

Peucetia viridans

Photo by flowntheloop
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Description:

Large, adult green lynx spider (possibly a female?) with spiked legs and chevron markings on its abdomen. This spider is webless--and uses its speed and agility to pounce and capture prey (much like a lynx). Legs are spiked.

Habitat:

Perching on a large basil plant on an organic farm surrounded by mixed hardwood and pine forest.

Reference Links:

Green Lynx Spider - Peucetia viridans - Overview, Peucetia viridans - Wikipedia

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