Arachnid · GBIF taxon 2178718
Striped Lynx Spider
Oxyopes salticusStriped lynx spiders actively stalk foliage in bright daylight, relying on keen eyesight and sudden, explosive leaps rather than webs to ambush prey. Males perform rhythmic palp vibrations and leg displays to court receptive females on tall grass blades. Across agricultural fields, their abundance turns them into highly effective natural biocontrol agents against crop-damaging pests.
DiurnalAgile HunterBeneficial
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Leafhoppers
- Aphids
- Small caterpillars
Predators
- Songbirds
- Spider wasps
- Jumping spiders
ThreatsBroad-spectrum pesticide applications and severe habitat disturbance
HabitatsGrassy fields, meadows, weedy roadsides, and row crops
Life spanUp to 1 year
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderAraneae
- FamilyOxyopidae
- GenusOxyopes
- SpeciesOxyopes salticus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Field Spotting: Scan sunny upper surfaces of tall grasses and crop leaves on warm, dry afternoons.
- Approaching: Advance cameras slowly since quick motions cause them to dart to the underside of leaves.
Prey (c) Bernie Paquette, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Bernie Paquette · cc-by
Predator (c) Nathan Odgers, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Cricket Raspet, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Cricket Raspet · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Harley Hosford, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Harley Hosford · cc-by
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