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Lynx spider

Oxyopidae sp.

Description:

Seen it on a Hibuscus plant. Probably he/she was busy. They all are hunting spiders that spend their lives on plants, flowers and shrubs. At least one species has been identified as exhibiting social behaviour. There are several genera and they tend to differ in their habits and adaptations. Some occupy flowers and wait for pollinating insects, whereas others lie in wait on plant stalks or bark.

Habitat:

Near flowering gardens.

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2 Comments

Wild Things
Wild Things 12 years ago

Thanks jansonjones. Thanks Karen for the appreciation and the I.D.

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Very cool! And yes, I would say lynx spider too!

Wild Things
Spotted by
Wild Things

Maharashtra, India

Spotted on Apr 13, 2012
Submitted on Apr 13, 2012

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