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Green Lynx Spider

Peucetia viridans

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Field Notes

Description:

This is a conspicuous bright-green spider with a red patch between the eyes and red spots over the body. The legs are green to yellow, with very long black spines, and covered with black spots.

Habitat:

It can be found in the southern United States, some parts of Northern California, Central America, the West Indies, and Venezuela.

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Spiders of Florida
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PublishedDecember 17, 2011

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