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Striped Lynx Spider

Oxyopes salticus

Description:

Long-legged spider with orange thorax and legs. The thorax has dark stripes. The abdomen is a metallic purple-gray color. This spider is a male with its large pedipalps.

Habitat:

Mexican Bush Sage in backyard

Notes:

Submitted to BugGuide. Male Striped Lynx Spider?

1 Species ID Suggestions

Atul
Atul 11 years ago
Lynx Spider
Oxyopes salticus Lynx Spider - Oxyopes salticus


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2 Comments

Atul
Atul 11 years ago

Yes it's a male Lynx Spider:-)

Thanks Atul. Yes, I believe this is a Male Striped Lynx Spider too but I was not 100% sure so I left it unknown. I'll update the ID since you agree:)

Escondido, California, USA

Spotted on Apr 27, 2013
Submitted on Apr 28, 2013

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