Red lynx spider

Fact Box Species: Oxyopes rubicundus (JS) Family: Oxyopidae Body length: female: 6 mm male: 5 mm Habitat: On the surfaces of leaves in green vegetation Toxicity: Unknown; may cause pain and mild human illness

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.