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green lynx spider

Peucetia viridans

Photo by rivu.ghorai
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Field Notes

Description:

cephalothorax longer than broad, anterior end narrower. dorsum pale greenish, convex above, fovea inconspicuous. legs long and spiny with two claws.

Habitat:

common in gardens and hides under green leaves during daytime..

Notes:

this is a female spider guarding its egg sack..

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
rivu.ghorai
thanks jonathan and carolina.. you are right.. its a green lynx spider..
Carolina
Isn't a Lynx spider? http://bit.ly/loeYrb

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PublishedMay 29, 2011

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