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Small Lynx spider - Oxyopes salticus

Small Lynx spider - Oxyopes salticus
Hayward, Alameda County, California, USA
May 3, 2009
Size: 5-7mm?
Close to 5 p.m., this guy was going down my steps in a hurry, and wouldn't be delayed for anything. At first I couldn't tell what it was, but then it jumped like a jumping spider. Luckily my camera was close to the front door. (I must say it's one of the more bizarre-looking spiders I've seen, at least from this angle.)

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Looks like a Lynx spider to me
look at these while you wait for expert.

 
I agree. Male lynx spider.

 
my first
Lynx! Thanks.

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