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Spiders, Oxyopidae, Peucetia sp., Green Lynx Spider, Tier spinnekopSpiders, Oxyopidae, Peucetia sp., Green Lynx Spider, Tier spinnekop
Scientific Name: Oxyopidae, Peucetia sp.
Common Name: Green Lynx Spider, Tier spinnekop
Description: 10 - 23 mm  green and are found on vegetation
Habitat: Widespread and common in Southern Africa, this one was found at Waterberg Plato Park (Namibia) in a Sycamore Tree.
Difference in Sex: Very similar
Size: 10 to 23 mm
Breeding: eggs in a sack that hangs beneath the female
Communication:
Age:
Diet: They leapt to catch flying insects.
Enemies:
Interesting facts: These spider can slowly change their color to blend with the color of the plant.
Credits: Christian Fourie (photograph + info)
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