Lynx spider

Fact Box Species: Oxyopes species similar to Oxyopes rubicundus (JS) and other oxyopids Family: Oxyopidae Body length: female: 6 mm male: 5 mm Habitat: This spider is normally found the surfaces of leaves in green vegetation but is very mobile and can easily jump onto other surfaces Toxicity: The toxicity of the venom of this species is unknown but probably will have no serious effects on humans, though it may cause local pain and inflammation when an accidental biting occurs

With egg sac With egg sac Female from above Male from above Female front view Male front view Underneath male

Like other oxyopids this species tends to use its colouring as camouflage. It has the usual hexagonal eye pattern and spiny legs of oxyopids and shares their ability to jump rapidly from surface to surface.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Oxyopes elegans and Oxyopes species.