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| Stereotypical Lynx Spider's Eyes |
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| Dorsal view of Peucetia viridans |
Genus Peucetia
Species viridans
Common Name: Green Lynx Spider
Locations:
Southern United States, Central America, and West Indies
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| Frontal view of Peucetia viridans |
Size:
Female: 12-22 mm in length
Male: < 12 mm in length
Habitat:
Found in yards or garden
Times:
In September and October
Foods:
Insects and spiders
Biological Characteristics:
The unique characteristics of this family are hexagonal eyes arrangement and spines on legs. The greenish color of this spider could also be distinguished. However, there are no hair and setae on the main body at all. This spider is no venomous to human and they are usually used as the hunters for different wasps, moths, and worms on the fields.
References
Species Peucetia viridans-Green Lynx spider. n.d. In BugGuide.com. Retrieved from http://bugguide.net/node/view/2032
Weems, H.V. 2001. "Peucetia viridans" University of Florida. Retrieved from http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/beneficial/green_lynx_spider.htm
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