Lynx spider

Fact Box Species: Oxyopes species (QM) Family: Oxyopidae Body length: female: 8 mm male: 7 mm Habitat: On the surfaces of green leaves; this species is a typically mobile oxyopid and usually ambushes its prey but can build a small web and egg-laying retreat Toxicity: Unknown so treat with caution; its bite may lead to pain and mild human illness but few bitings of humans are on record

Front view Female and eggs

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: This spider is either very similar to, or the same species as, Oxyopes elegans.