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Peucetia viridans
This is the largest North American lynx spider. The female reaches a body length of 22 mm (0.87 in); the more slender male averages 12 mm (0.47 in). There usually is a red patch between the eyes, with red spots over the body. The eye region is clothed with white hairs. The legs are green to yellow, with very long black spines, and covered with black spots. They seldom bite people and, although painful, their bites are non-venomous.
Mason Farm Biological Reserve
Spotted on Jul 30, 2013
Submitted on Aug 21, 2013
2 Comments
Excellent specimen and photographs!
Awesome series! Love that green!