Oxyopes salticus is a species of lynx spider, commonly known as the striped lynx spider, first described by Hentz in 1845. Its habitat tends to be grasses and leafy vegetation; grassy, weedy fields, and row crops.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Striped Lynx Spider being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Oxyopes lineatus
- Oxyopes gracilipes
- Oxyopes sertatus
- Oxyopes kraepelinorum
- Oxyopes aglossus
- Oxyopes javanus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Oxyopidae
- Genus
- Oxyopes
- Species
- Oxyopes salticus
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