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Peucetia viridans
Ferocious predators of butterflies and other nectaring insects.The green lynx spider very seldom bites humans, and its bite is harmless though painful.
It is the largest North American lynx spider. Found in the southern United States and also Northern California, Central America, the West Indies, and Venezuela.
I don't know what spider this is but I thought it was beautiful. And I appreciate the information that helped identify it! Great community on Project Noah!
Spotted on Aug 29, 2010
Submitted on Jan 17, 2012
11 Comments
Thanks so much for your nice comments, everyone!
Beautiful! These are one of my favorite spiders.
Wow!!! Can't believe it was missed! I absolutely LOVE lynx spiders! and this one with a prey! Congrats!!
Great capture Maria!
What a beautiful spider!
I love this species! Great mothers and camouflage.
What an awesome spotting! Thanks for sharing, Maria!
Wow! Super cool!!!!
Very beautiful!
Thanks so much - I will edit the entry. Appreciate your help!
That is awesome!!! Nice capture!