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Oxyopidae
Momma spider protecting her egg sac
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Nice shot! This is a mother Lynx Spider (family Oxyopidae). Oxyopids have parental care and females guard their eggs.
Spotted on Jun 14, 2011 Submitted on Sep 9, 2011
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Thank you!
Nice shot! This is a mother Lynx Spider (family Oxyopidae). Oxyopids have parental care and females guard their eggs.