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Example of 1st instar lynx - Peucetia viridans

Example of 1st instar lynx - Peucetia viridans
Florida, USA
December 10, 2005
Recently emerged 1st instar green lynxs. A few recently molted 2nd instars (longer legs, smaller abdomens) are mixed in as well.
The dark coloration of the legs of the first instars is an indication that the spider is very close to molting. This is also the case with many other spiders with light colored legs. Another example would be anyone who has ever owned a tarantula has probably seen it's skin darken on the abdomen (if it had a bald spot) prior to molting.
The egg sac is an example of the greenish coloration often seen in freshly constructed egg sacs. After a few days, the sac starts to take on a tan to brown shade in a natural environment.

Moved
Moved from Eastern Variations.

Great shots
Jeff, and very informative, Thank you.

 
Thanks.
The darkening of the legs is caused by new hair shining through the old skin (which will soon be the shed skin). If interested in spiders, order a copy of Biology of Spiders 2nd Ed. by Rainer Foelix. It is an excellent source of information on spiders.
I can't remember if I let you know, but the green lynx Info page has been updated, with many great links as well.

 
Biology of Spiders Reference
You'll find it here: (1)

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