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Green Spider - Peucetia viridans
Copyright © 2012 Sharon Ford

Green Spider - Peucetia viridans
Orange, Orange County, California, USA
October 12, 2012
Size: body - 11/16 inches
I found this spider hanging on my front screen door, early in the evening. It didn't seem to mind me flashing my camera at it, only started to move a little after the final shot. The abdomen resembles a narrow boat, elongated and slim. The legs have spike-like hairs on them. The color is brilliant green, with red accents on the back of the abdomen.

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Contributed by Sharon Ford on 13 October, 2012 - 5:08pm
Last updated 13 August, 2016 - 8:52pm

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Green Lynx Spider
Thanks for identifying this spider, appreciate the look at other specimens, very beautiful indeed.
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