Lynx Spider

Description:

The common name refers to their quickness and agility; lynx-like in nature. Oxyopids are easily recognized by their high carapaces, distinctive eyes, numerous spines on their legs, and bright colors in some species. Some have cryptic coloration. The carapace is longer than wide, high and angular or rounded with a wide, flattened clypeus. The abdomen is usually oval shaped and tapers to a point. Oxyopids have eight eyes. Oxyopids are duirnal and nocturnal hunters, and some species are active during both day and night. They use their vision to detect and legs to catch prey, sometimes jumping up to 2cm into the air to catch insects in flight.

Habitat:

Primarily vegetation dwellers found on grasses, shrubs, and trees. Some are terrestrial or arboreal by nature. http://bugguide.net/node/view/1965

Notes:

A very fast moving spider. I had a hard time taking a shot, just a slight movement will make it hide under a leaf.