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Oxyopes macilentus
On the surfaces of green leaves in garden shrubs; this large oxyopid species has a colouring pattern that blends well with the colours of flowers and green leaves; this very mobile spider usually ambushes its prey but can build a web
Its bite may lead to pain and mild human illness but few bitings of humans are on record; it jumps strongly so could accidentally enter clothing and might then bite
Spotted on Aug 26, 2013
Submitted on Aug 26, 2013
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