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Western Lynx Spider (Oxyopes scalaris)
Photo#121188
Copyright © 2007
Lloyd and Sandy Spitalnik
Lynx Spider? -
Oxyopes scalaris
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Marine Nature Study Area, Oceanside, LI, Nassau County, New York, USA
June 7, 2007
Is this a Lynx Spider, Family Oxyopidae? There was a second on a nearby leaf but they never moved. Thanks, Sandy
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Lloyd and Sandy Spitalnik
on 24 June, 2007 - 5:12pm
Last updated 21 July, 2007 - 9:36am
Moved
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Jeff Hollenbeck
, 21 July, 2007 - 9:36am
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Family Oxyopidae looks right to me.
I'm no expert, but have shot several of this type lynx. Mine were cooperative, too.
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Ron Hemberger
, 24 June, 2007 - 7:47pm
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Lynx Spider
Hi Ron, Thanks for your reply. This was the first one we've ever seen and just by luck opened this family while searching the pics. There's no image for NY yet which is surprising. Keep enjoying the bugs! Sandy&Lloyd
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Lloyd and Sandy Spitalnik
, 25 June, 2007 - 9:49am
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