Striped Lynx Spider Oxyopes salticus (Hentz 1845) (Arachnida: Araneae: Oxyopidae)

Striped Lynx Spider Oxyopes salticus (Hentz 1845) (Arachnida: Araneae: Oxyopidae)

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The striped Mule Tape Halters lynx spider, Oxyopes salticus (Hentz), is a small, spiny-legged spider and generalist predator that feeds on a wide variety of insect prey, including several economically important insect pests.This lynx spider species is one of the most abundant beneficial spider species in gardens, yards, and agricultural fields throughout North America.https://edis.ifas.

ufl.edu/in1259 145 The article is a Featured Creature article on the striped lynx spider, Oxyopes salticus.http://entnemdept.ufl.

edu/creatures/MISC/SPIDERS/striped_lynx.html.