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Male Lynx Spider

Oxyopes scalaris

Photo by ChristyKucera
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Characterized by the spines on their legs and quick, erratic movements, females are darker in color.

Habitat:

Various shrubery and tall grasses

Notes:

Interesting fact: these spiders when assaulted are known to spray their venom at their assaulter.

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PublishedJuly 15, 2011

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