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Lynx Spider - Oxyopes scalaris
Copyright © 2005 tom murray

Lynx Spider - Oxyopes scalaris
Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
May 21, 2005
Size: 4mm
It's shaped like it might be a jumping spider. The eyes that are normally on the side of the head, are on top of the head.
Contributed by tom murray on 22 May, 2005 - 8:15pm
Last updated 6 December, 2005 - 3:37pm

spiny legs
looks more like a lynx
… john and jane balaban, 22 May, 2005 - 9:46pm

 
Lynx spider
I didn't know lynx spiders were this far north, but that's exactly what it is. Thanks.
… tom murray, 23 May, 2005 - 7:06am

 
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