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Green headed spider with striped abdomen (Green lynx spider)

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Green lynx spider
by: Moni

Pam
Your spider is a green lynx spider - the eastern variation. Their name comes from their quickness in chasing prey.
This type of spider is recognized by their distinctive eyes, numerous spines on their legs, and bright colors in some species.
Like most spiders they feed on other insects. They feed on the pests as well as some beneficial insects. They blend in well with its background since they are found on grasses, shrubs, and trees.
These are found in the south from MD to FL and west to CA.

Bugguide says "Lynx's are very protective of their egg sacs, guarding them avidly. Many will not eat while guarding eggs, and often die of starvation as a result."
Here are some other photos of this spider -
http://bugguide.net/node/view/48158/bgimage
green headed spider
by: robert

i have seen them here in midlothian, texas. i killed it...

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