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Oxyopidae sp.
There are several genera and they tend to differ in their habits and adaptations. Oxyopidae in general rely on keen eyesight in stalking, chasing, or ambushing prey, and also in avoiding enemies. Six of their eight eyes are arranged in a hexagon-like pattern, a characteristic that identifies them as members of the family Oxyopidae. The other two eyes are smaller and generally situated in front and below the other six. The Oxyopidae also have spiny legs, and in many species those legs, augmented by the spines, seem to be used as a sort of catching-basket in trapping flying insects.
Seen near flowering gardens.
Spotted on Sep 7, 2012
Submitted on Sep 11, 2012
7 Comments
yh u're right!
Even I would love to know the correct species But I guess sometimes we have to limit ourselves to the genus itself as it may be difficult to identify the correct species.
thanks
its oxyopidae sp. but dont know exact species
Great pics. As Atul has suggested, I guess we have to settle for Oxyopidae sp. :-)
i've also spotted this lynx. but no id so far!
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/133...
tried all species from google but it showing same images again and again
Thanks again Atul :-)
Oxyopes sp.