Western Lynx Spider

Oxyopes scalaris

Description:

I saw this spider on the outside wall.Does this look like a brown recluse? Considering the violin like marking on the thorax?

Habitat:

foothills

1 Species ID Suggestions

Fyn Kynd 11 years ago

Western Lynx Spider - ♀

Oxyopes scalaris Western Lynx Spider - ♀

2 Comments

Fyn Kynd 11 years ago

:-) Thanks!

Hema Shah 11 years ago

This would be my first spotting of a lynx and I am thrilled.
The shape of the abdomen and the bristles on the legs do indicate and suggest a Lynx,I think that you nailed this one too Fyn!! Way to go!!

Spotted by
HemaShah

Walnut Creek, California, USA

Spotted on Mar 29, 2013
Submitted on Mar 29, 2013