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Male Lynx Spider

Oxyopes scalaris

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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1 Comment

Good pictures.

Perkins, Oklahoma, USA

Lat: 35.97, Long: -97.03

Spotted on Jul 15, 2011
Submitted on Jul 15, 2011

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