Lynx spider

Fact Box Species: Oxyopes species (QM) (possibly Oxyopes macilentus, based on images of this species as shown on the internet) Family: Oxyopidae Body length: female: 10 mm male: 9 mm Habitat: On the surfaces of green leaves in garden shrubs; this large oxyopid species has a colouring pattern that blends well with the colours of flowers and green leaves; this very mobile spider usually ambushes its prey but can build a web Toxicity: Unknown so treat with caution; its bite may lead to pain and mild human illness but few bitings of humans are on record; it jumps strongly so could accidentally enter clothing and might then bite

Front view Female and eggs Another female Another species?

It is perhaps the most attractively patterned oxyopid found in South-east Queensland.

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