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Lynx spider

Oxyopidae

Photo by sunnyjosef
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Field Notes

Description:

About 18mm dia. This one waits on leaf and flowers to snare unsuspecting bees, flies and butterflies. The death comes to the victim instantly by a very potent venom.

Habitat:

Shrubs and trees.

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Lynx spider

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